At a Glance
Median Income
$32,692
$20,082 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
Zillow: $127,367
Median Rent
$651/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.4%
23.2% smoking rate
How Ashburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashburn a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashburn residents earn a median household income of $32,692 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,082. The unemployment rate stands at 19.6% (444% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashburn is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,367. Median rent is $651/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
10.3% of adults in Ashburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashburn has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,226
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density890/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,692
Per Capita$20,082
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$281M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$651
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$127,367
Housing Units1,815
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity49.4%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation443 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband66.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashburn was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.