At a Glance
Median Income
$57,310
$29,998 per capita
Home Value
$146,100
Zillow: $225,244
Median Rent
$840/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
1,881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 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
3.2 / 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 $57,310 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,998. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,236 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $146,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,244. Median rent is $840/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,881/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,008
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,664/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,310
Per Capita$29,998
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,100
Rent$840
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$225,244
Housing Units8,851
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property1,881/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary245/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashland was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.