At a Glance
Median Income
$52,283
$35,119 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $129,232
Median Rent
$747/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $52,283 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,119. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,232. Median rent is $747/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 764/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,495
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,503/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,283
Per Capita$35,119
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$747
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$129,232
Housing Units1,609
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property764/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Ashland was founded in 1820.
The median home in Ashland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.