At a Glance
Median Income
$55,250
$31,472 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $312,588
Median Rent
$815/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.5% smoking rate
How Ashby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashby a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashby residents earn a median household income of $55,250 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,472. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashby is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,588. Median rent is $815/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
22.3% of adults in Ashby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashby has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population411
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,250
Per Capita$31,472
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$815
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$312,588
Housing Units226
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,312 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashby was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hector International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.