At a Glance
Median Income
$61,389
$29,343 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $195,564
Median Rent
$931/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.1% smoking rate
How Ashton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashton residents earn a median household income of $61,389 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,343. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,564. Median rent is $931/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.3% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population837
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,163/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,389
Per Capita$29,343
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$931
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$195,564
Housing Units408
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation853 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.