At a Glance
Median Income
$43,782
$25,198 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
Zillow: $146,254
Median Rent
$790/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
2,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashtabula a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 7.4% (106% 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 $146,254. 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 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,266/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,782
Per Capita$25,198
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$4,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$790
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$146,254
Housing Units8,585
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent419/100K
Property2,266/100K
Health
Obesity48.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,961/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
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.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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