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Ashton, ON
Ontario · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro
Ashton is a small town in Ontario with a population of 200. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
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How Ashton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Ashton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ashton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Ashton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ashton is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ashton is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches, including 12.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ashton vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ashton vs U.S. Average
Income: Ashton vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 80 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Ashton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1501°N, 76.0327°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in |
Ashton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Radio Stations near Ashton
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFGO "TSN 1200" Ottawa, ON | bell media, sports news | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) | information, news | UNKNOWN | |
| CFRA "News Talk Radio 580" Ottawa, ON | news talk | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| TSN 1200 | live sports, sports | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| CFTX-FM 96.5 "BPM Sports" Gatineau, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Canada At Large | alternative / indie, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHRI 99.1 Ottawa | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Irish Radio Canada | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ottawa KiSS 105.3 FM (CISSFM) | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKOF "FM 104.7 Outaouais" Gatineau, QC | actualités, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Ottawa, ON | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Ottawa Live 885 (CLIVFM) | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 145 kbps | |
| CKCU FM 93.1 | alternative, college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CILV-FM 88.5 "Live Eighty Eight Five" - Ottawa, ON | alternative rock, stingray network | AAC 130 kbps | |
| CHEZ-FM 106.1 "Chez 106" Ottawa, ON | mainstream rock, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHUO-FM 89.1 University of Ottawa, ON | community radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Labgate Hitwave Rewind | old hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (MP3 Stream) | campus radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (AAC Stream) | campus radio, student radio | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKBY "92.3 Country" Smith Falls, ON | country | UNKNOWN | |
| CKCU 93.1 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 106.1 CHEZ | mainstream rock, rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJET-FM Country 92.3 | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ottawa CHEZ 106.1 (CHEZFM) | hard rock, metal | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKCU The Mighty 93.1 | college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CIWW CityNews Ottawa | news, sport | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIDG-FM "Rebel Rock101.7" Ottawa, ON | classic rock, mainstream rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKDJ "AIR-AM 1700" Algonquin College-Ottawa, ON | campus radio, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Juice FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Moose FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CJET-FM "City News 101.1" Smith Falls, ON | format change, news | AAC+ 47 kbps |
Museums in Ashton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Lanark | ||||
| Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum | ||||
| Diefenbunker | ||||
| Goulbourn Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Mississippi Valley Textile Museum | ||||
| Musée de l'auberge Symmes | ||||
| Perth Museum | ||||
| Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario | ||||
| The R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum |
Libraries in Ashton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Lucy-Faris | 0.0 | |||||
| Carleton Place Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merrickville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mississippi Mills Public Library - Almonte Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Grenville Public Library - Burrits Rapids Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Beaverbrook Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Carp Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Centennial Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Hazeldean Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Munster Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Richmond Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Stittsville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Perth & District Union Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SCHS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smith Falls Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ashton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place Farmer's Market | |||||
| Carp Farmers Market | |||||
| Stittsville's Carp Road Flea Market |
Golf Courses in Ashton
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ashton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5e Baron | ||||
| Ashton Brewing Co. | ||||
| Base Camp Brewing Company | ||||
| Big Rig Brewery | ||||
| Braumeister Brewing Co. | ||||
| Bridge Masters Brewing Company | ||||
| Calabogie Brewing Co. | ||||
| Conspiracy Brewery | ||||
| Conspiracy Theory Brewing Company | ||||
| Covered Bridge Brewing | ||||
| Dairy Distillery | ||||
| Evergreen Craft Ales | ||||
| Kichesippi Beer Co. | ||||
| Kichesippi Beer Co. | ||||
| Perth Brewery | ||||
| Ridge Rock Brewing Company | ||||
| Small Pony Barrel Works | ||||
| Stalwart Brewing Company | ||||
| Whiprsnapr Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Ashton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Senators | NHL | Atlantic |
Ski Resorts Near Ashton
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pakenham Ski Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Camp Fortune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Cascades Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Edelweiss | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre Vorlage | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ashton
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | OGS | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | YND | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | YRO | Medium Airport |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | YSH | Medium Airport |
| 1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| 1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Arnprior Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport | XBR | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Carleton Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cedar Hill Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Devereaux Rd Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flint Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fumerton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gananoque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grey's Creek Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Iroquois Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kenmore Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Lavant Private Field | — | Small Airport |
| Merrickville Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Navan Bearbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Parti Field | — | Small Airport |
| Pontiac Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Portland / Red Neck Air Force Field | — | Small Airport |
| Smiths Falls Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westport / Rideau Lakes Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ashton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery Ottawa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashton
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashton United Church | |
| Christ Church |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashton
What is the population of Ashton?
Ashton has a population of 200 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Ashton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Ashton safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ashton receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ashton?
Ashton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ashton?
The unemployment rate in Ashton is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 6 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ashton?
The median home value in Ashton is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Ashton?
32.9% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Ashton?
The average commute in Ashton is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ashton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ashton is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.