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* Most residences are relatively historic, built no later than 1939, and in some cases quite earlier.
 
* Most residences are relatively historic, built no later than 1939, and in some cases quite earlier.
 
==Population==
 
==Population==
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===Income===
 
* Below average income neighborhood, with a majority of lower-middle income.
 
* Below average income neighborhood, with a majority of lower-middle income.
 
* Income lower than 70% of U.S. neighborhoods.
 
* Income lower than 70% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Revision as of 13:23, 22 August 2014

City Center
Astoria-city-center.jpg
District Traits
Interactive: Access {{{Access}}}, Information {{{Information}}}, Prestige {{{Prestige}}}
Reactive: Safety {{{Safety}}}, Awareness {{{Awareness}}}, Stability {{{Stability}}}
Notable Locations
Schools: University of Astoria
Eateries: Drina DaisyKaffeWet Dog Cafe
Nightlife: Crossroads
Residences: Warner's Loft
  • Central portion of Astoria
  • Northern section abuts the Columbia, and is an historical district, usually called "Old Town" or "Old Astoria".

Residential

  • Made up mostly of small (studio to two bedroom) to medium (three or four bedroom) single-family homes and apartment complexes.
  • Occupied by a mixture of renters and owners.
  • Most residences are relatively historic, built no later than 1939, and in some cases quite earlier.

Population

Income

  • Below average income neighborhood, with a majority of lower-middle income.
  • Income lower than 70% of U.S. neighborhoods.
  • 26% of the children here live below the poverty level.
  • 35% of population are employed in executive, management and professional occupations.
  • 28% of population are employed in sales and service jobs.
  • 20% of population are employed in manufacturing and laborer occupations.
  • 14% of population are employed in clerical, assistant and tech support occupations.

Ethnicity

  • 14% German
  • 13% Irish
  • 10% English
  • 4% Norwegian
  • 4% Swedish

Language

  • 92% English
  • 5% Spanish
  • 3% Other