At a Glance
Median Income
$80,948
$36,257 per capita
Home Value
$229,100
Zillow: $380,152
Median Rent
$913/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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+
3.5 / 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 $80,948 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,257. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $229,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,152. Median rent is $913/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 422/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,083
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,250/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,948
Per Capita$36,257
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,100
Rent$913
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$380,152
Housing Units1,377
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property422/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary115/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,090 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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