At a Glance
Median Income
$46,655
$27,980 per capita
Home Value
$82,800
Zillow: $157,244
Median Rent
$897/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $46,655 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,980. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashley is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,244. Median rent is $897/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Ashley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 205/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,599
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,795/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,655
Per Capita$27,980
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent$897
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$157,244
Housing Units1,268
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property205/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation646 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Ashley was founded in 1870.
The median home in Ashley was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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