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Ashland, WI
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Ashland, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $49,258 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,817. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $162,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,633. Median rent is $697/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,703/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.