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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 87.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $103,253 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,310 |
| County GDP | $9,225M |
| Restaurants | 237 |
| Healthcare | 308 |
| Retail | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,963 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $272,600 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $451,691 |
| Median List Price | $549,975 |
| Median List Price | $549,975 |
| $/Sq Ft | $263 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,154 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,662 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,963 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,976/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Total Violent | 260.2/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.4/100K |
| Robbery | 27.4/100K |
| Assault | 205.4/100K |
| Total Property | 3,724.5/100K |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 178.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,382.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 164.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7604°N, 77.4724°W |
| County FIPS | 51085 |
Winner: Republican by 25.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 15 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Restaurants | 237 |
| Retail Stores | 365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |