At a Glance
Median Income
$71,782
$48,270 per capita
Home Value
$573,700
Zillow: $550,674
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
1,809/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
10.6% smoking rate
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 $71,782 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,270. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,355 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $573,700 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,674. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,809/100K.
Education
65.0% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population21,343
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density3,214/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,782
Per Capita$48,270
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$13,469M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
C
Home Value$573,700
Rent$1,367
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$550,674
Housing Units11,360
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property1,809/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,096/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,929 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+30.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Ashland was founded in 1852.
The median home in Ashland was built in 1979.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.