At a Glance
Median Income
$41,429
$27,404 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
Zillow: $349,338
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
1,948/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 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 $41,429 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,404. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,240 business establishments, including 240 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,338. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,948/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,417
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,065/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,429
Per Capita$27,404
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$4,296M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A
Home Value$169,000
Rent$1,069
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$349,338
Housing Units690
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property1,948/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary244/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation569 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashland was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 240 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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