At a Glance
Median Income
$73,921
$42,340 per capita
Home Value
$259,900
Zillow: $351,165
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.7% smoking rate
How Ashland City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashland City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashland City 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
Ashland City residents earn a median household income of $73,921 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,340. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland City is $259,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,165. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
22.4% of adults in Ashland City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,318
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,921
Per Capita$42,340
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,921M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,900
Rent$1,333
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$351,165
Housing Units2,243
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation607 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashland City was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.