At a Glance
Home Value
$136,300
Zillow: $231,970
Violent Crime
0/100K
166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
20.8% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,970. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 166/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population676
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,620
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
Home Value$136,300
Rent
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$231,970
Housing Units411
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property166/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation727 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband56.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashland was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Presque Isle International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.