At a Glance
Median Income
$101,165
$43,553 per capita
Home Value
$305,600
Zillow: $468,990
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11.6% smoking rate
How Ashaway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashaway a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashaway residents earn a median household income of $101,165 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,553. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashaway is $305,600 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,990. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
24.2% of adults in Ashaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashaway has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,682
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,165
Per Capita$43,553
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,600
Rent$1,318
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$468,990
Housing Units566
Rent Burden14.7%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation80 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashaway was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.