At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$26,168 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $197,251
Median Rent
$711/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashley residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,168. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashley is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,251. Median rent is $711/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
6.2% of adults in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,174
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$26,168
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$711
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$197,251
Housing Units474
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation985 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashley was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.