How are homes heated in Astoria, OR?

Name: Heating fuel in Astoria, OR, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Astoria, used by 54.5% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.4% heat with electricity.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 54.5% (±5.4 points)
Electricity: 37.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.0%

Heating fuel in Astoria

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Astoria	Clatsop County	Oregon	United States
Utility gas	54.5% (±5.4 points)	45.7%	37.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.0% (±1.5 points)	3.2%	1.2%	3.9%
Electricity	37.4% (±5.0 points)	41.9%	53.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.8% (±0.9 points)	1.5%	1.9%	4.9%
Wood	2.5% (±1.4 points)	6.6%	4.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.7% (±0.8 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.4% (±0.4 points)	0.6%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.1 points)	0.5%	0.5%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Astoria, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clatsop County (3.2%).

It is also higher than in Oregon (1.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Astoria, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Clatsop County (41.9%).

It is also lower than in Oregon (53.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Astoria

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Astoria
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Astoria	—	37.4% (±5.0 points)	—
Warrenton	5.6 mi	38.1% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Gearhart	12 mi	12.3% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Ilwaco	13 mi	82.5% (±10.1 points)	Higher
Seaside	15 mi	53.9% (±7.8 points)	Higher
Long Beach	17 mi	76.6% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Cathlamet	21 mi	83.7% (±9.3 points)	Higher
Puget Island	21 mi	72.3% (±16.0 points)	Higher
Cannon Beach	22 mi	56.6% (±12.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gearhart, OR (12.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ilwaco, WA (82.5%), Seaside, OR (53.9%), Long Beach, WA (76.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Clatsop County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Astoria	3.0% (±1.5 points)
2	Gearhart	1.1% (±1.3 points)
3 (tie)	Cannon Beach	0.0% (±5.0 points)
3 (tie)	Seaside	0.0% (±1.1 points)
3 (tie)	Warrenton	0.0% (±1.5 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Astoria

What is the most common way to heat a home in Astoria?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Astoria, used by 54.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Astoria heat with oil?

3.0% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Astoria use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Astoria have electric heat?

37.4% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Astoria heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Astoria city, Oregon

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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