At a Glance
Median Income
$112,009
$54,993 per capita
Home Value
$305,700
Zillow: $295,255
Median Rent
$2,105/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $112,009 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,993. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $305,700 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,255. Median rent is $2,105/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
52.0% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population9,437
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density3,243/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,009
Per Capita$54,993
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,700
Rent$2,105
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$295,255
Housing Units3,705
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashland was built in 1963.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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