Ashland, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Ashland is a small city in Virginia with a population of 7,667. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,667 Population 1,065/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $34,985 per capita
$272,600 Home Value $451,691 Zillow
$1,154 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
260 Violent Crime/100K 3,725 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$272,600 home value, $1,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K (32% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $272,600
3% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 260/100K
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.9%
4% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,154
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

How Ashland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,667
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,065/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$34,985
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$9,225M
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$272,600
Rent$1,154
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$451,691

Crime

F
Violent260/100K
Property3,725/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary178/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation213 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+89.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
EV Stations15
Libraries6

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ashland receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates. Ashland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ashland is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ashland is $272,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Ashland is below the national average at 260 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,725 per 100,000, 90% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Ashland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Ashland has a population of 7,667 with a density of 1,065 people per square mile. The median age is 30.7 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.4%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 20.2% Black.

Population

7,667
Total Population
1,065
People / sq mi
30.7yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
7.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ashland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.5%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.5%
7% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ashland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ashland is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Ashland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,985
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
IRS Avg AGI$103,253

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)4,310
County GDP$9,225M

Business (County)

Restaurants237
Healthcare308
Retail365
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,963
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Ashland is $272,600, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,154 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $451,691.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,600
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$451,691
Median List Price$549,975

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$549,975
$/Sq Ft$263
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,154
1% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,662

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,963
13% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Ashland, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.4% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ashland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death6,976/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access85.7%
Healthcare Facilities308
Ashland has a violent crime rate of 260 per 100,000 residents, 32% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,725 per 100,000 (90% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ashland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent260.2/100K
32% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape27.4/100K
Robbery27.4/100K
Assault205.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,724.5/100K
90% above US avg
Burglary178.0/100K
Theft3,382.2/100K
Vehicle Theft164.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall14.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density1,065/sq mi
Coordinates37.7604°N, 77.4724°W
County FIPS51085
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.6%

Winner: Republican by 25.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.9%
4% above US avg
High School+89.3%
School Test Score5.58
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,065/sq mi
Total Area7.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations15
Alt Fuel Stations15
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities308
Restaurants237
Retail Stores365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Work from Home10.6%

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