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Ashley, IL
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Ashley, IL
At a Glance
How Ashley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ashley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ashley residents earn a median household income of $47,031 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,963. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashley is $70,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,563. Median rent is $660/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Ashley reports 778 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,848/100K.
Education
2.7% of adults in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.