Ashtabula, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Ashtabula County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
17,919 Population 2,324/sq mi density
$43,782 Median Income $25,198 per capita
$99,200 Home Value $158,627 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
209 Violent Crime/100K 937 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$43,782 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,200 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashtabula, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,782
42% below
$25,198 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
65% below
Zillow: $158,627
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
45% below
937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Ashtabula Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ashtabula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
35%
Rent
68%
Poverty
213%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
342%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashtabula a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ashtabula residents earn a median household income of $43,782 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,198. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,250 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashtabula is $99,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,627. Median rent is $790/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Ashtabula reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 937/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Ashtabula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ashtabula has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population17,919
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,782
Per Capita$25,198
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$4,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$790
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$158,627
Housing Units8,585
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent209/100K
Property937/100K

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,961/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation640 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Ashtabula was founded in 1803.
The median home in Ashtabula was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.