At a Glance
Median Income
$52,199
$30,936 per capita
Home Value
$125,300
Zillow: $121,586
Median Rent
$859/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
3,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
14.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Ashland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $52,199 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,936. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $125,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,586. Median rent is $859/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,659/100K. The murder rate is 14.8/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population21,405
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,993/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,199
Per Capita$30,936
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,300
Rent$859
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$121,586
Housing Units10,643
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property3,659/100K
Murder14.8/100K
Assault153/100K
Burglary475/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation668 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ashland was founded in 1786.
The median home in Ashland was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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