Question 1

Is 97103 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97103 in Astoria has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Astoria city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 97103 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 97103?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97103 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 97103. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 97103 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Astoria. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 97103?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 97103 is approximately $482K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 97103 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 97103 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 97103 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97103 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Astoria. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 97103 scores similarly to the middle tier of Astoria neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Astoria — ZIP 97103

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Hilda Lahti Elementary School	KG–08	—	—	—
Knappa High School	09–12	—	—	—
Astor Elementary School	KG–02	—	—	—
Astoria Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Astoria Senior High School	09–12	—	—	—
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	03–05	—	—	—