At a Glance
Median Income
$110,785
$36,588 per capita
Violent Crime
35/100K
2,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
253 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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.
Safety & Crime
Ashford reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,231/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population570
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$368,486
Housing Units268
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property2,231/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,177/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (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.
37.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.