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Ashland, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
676 Population 152/sq mi density
$136,300 Home Value $231,970 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 166 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland, ME

At a Glance

Home Value
$136,300
52% below
Zillow: $231,970
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
249 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)

Home Value
48%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
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 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 166/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population676
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
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

F
Violent166/100K
Property166/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.