Median household income: $70,043; value-to-income ratio 6.03. Astoria ranks 33 by home value and 67 by population among 68 places in our OR dataset.
What does a VA loan cost on a typical Astoria home?
| Item | Astoria |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $422,400 |
| Oregon median home value | $454,200 |
| Down payment (0%) | $0 |
| Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee | $431,482 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $3,298 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $142,000 / $110,000 |
| Clatsop County 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement | $832,750 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Oregon's 0.83% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,003/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.
What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Astoria?
VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses Clatsop County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $563,500 for comparison.
The Astoria median home value of $422,400 is 7% below the Oregon median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Astoria buyers use?
No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- VA — Funding fee and closing costs
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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