At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$34,985 per capita
Home Value
$272,600
Zillow: $451,691
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
1,996/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 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 $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,985. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,310 business establishments, including 237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $272,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,691. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,996/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population7,667
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,065/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$34,985
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$9,225M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$272,600
Rent$1,154
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$451,691
Housing Units3,007
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property1,996/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault177/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation213 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Ashland was founded in 1858.
The median home in Ashland was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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