At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$27,670 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
Zillow: $202,817
Median Rent
$875/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.7% 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+
3.6 / 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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,670. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashley is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,817. Median rent is $875/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
20.1% of adults in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population440
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,670
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent$875
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$202,817
Housing Units220
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation671 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Ashley was founded in 1884.
The median home in Ashley was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.