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Ashley, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
Ashley, MI
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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,670. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below 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 $191,516. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ashley reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,127/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.