About Gaston
Set in the northern part of Oregon, Gaston is a tiny community, home to 676 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Gaston holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,988 residents per square mile.
📰 Gaston News Today
- Arrest made in 1994 cold case murder of 85-year-old Gaston woman KPTV · Aug 5
- 30-year-old Oregon cold case brings murder arrest OregonLive.com · Aug 5
- Portland area man accused of murdering 85-year-old neighbor in 1994 KOIN.com · Aug 5
- Suspect charged with murder after deadly shooting in Gaston, deputies say KATU · Jun 22
- David G. Sharp Obituary (2026) - McMinnville, OR - Macy & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services Legacy obituary · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gaston Unique
- Positioned in northern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gaston
- Scoggins Creek Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Screamin' Chicken
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Airplane Home · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gaston
- Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint reviews ★
- Brown Park reviews ★
- Chehalem Ridge Nature Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Chehalem West Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Halsey Memorial Park reviews ★
- Halsey Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
- Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Wapato View · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gaston
- Gaston Elementary School
- Gaston Jr/Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)676
Rank in state#181 of 240
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density1,988/sq mi
Coordinates45.4349, -123.1451