At a Glance
Median Income
$65,169
$25,875 per capita
Home Value
$184,600
Zillow: $268,690
Median Rent
$913/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
496/100K
3,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Ashville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashville residents earn a median household income of $65,169 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,875. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashville is $184,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,690. Median rent is $913/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Ashville reports 496 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,062/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Ashville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,748
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,169
Per Capita$25,875
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,600
Rent$913
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$268,690
Housing Units910
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent496/100K
Property3,062/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation547 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.