At a Glance
Median Income
$110,785
$36,588 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Ashford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashford a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashford residents earn a median household income of $110,785 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,588. 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 2,236 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Education
38.3% of adults in Ashford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population570
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,785
Per Capita$36,588
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$373,232
Housing Units268
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,177/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain82.6 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation1,743 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashford was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.