At a Glance
Median Income
$63,125
$28,341 per capita
Home Value
$40,700
Zillow: $157,240
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.5% 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+
3.6 / 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 $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,341. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton is $40,700 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,240. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
5.4% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$28,341
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$549M
Avg Weekly Wage$983
Housing
A+
Home Value$40,700
Rent
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$157,240
Housing Units67
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,813/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,292 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute11 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashton was built in 1941.
36.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.