40Alpha

Astoria, OR metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Astoria, OR metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+24.463
Inventory Health25%
-1.659
Affordability20%
4
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
14

Where is Astoria, OR metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Astoria, OR metro area is classified as Recoveringturning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Astoria, OR metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$589K▲ +12.2%
Median Days on Market14 days-63.2%
Months of Supply4.2-20.7%
Homes for Sale241-15.4%
Homes Sold57▲ +5.6%
Median Price / Sq Ft$353▲ +4.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%0%

How has Astoria, OR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 40
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Astoria, OR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Astoria, OR metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Astoria, OR metro area?

The median sale price in Astoria, OR metro area is $589K, having risen 12.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Astoria, OR metro area?

Astoria, OR metro area scores 4 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Astoria, OR metro area's Alpha Score?

Astoria, OR metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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