Ashville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Ashville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,626. Residents earn $64,934 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,626 Population 1,936/sq mi density
$64,934 Median Income $38,951 per capita
$208,900 Home Value $352,742 Zillow
$974 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
49 Violent Crime/100K 900 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,934 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,900 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,934
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $208,900
26% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 49/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $974
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Ashville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,626
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,936/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,934
Per Capita$38,951
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$6,849M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,900
Rent$974
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$352,742

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property900/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary97/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation711 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Is Ashville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ashville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ashville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ashville is $64,934, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ashville is $208,900, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ashville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 900 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ashville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 15.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ashville has a population of 4,626 with a density of 1,936 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%).

Population

4,626
Total Population
1,936
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ashville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ashville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ashville is $64,934, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Ashville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,934
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,951
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
IRS Avg AGI$76,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,510
County GDP$6,849M

Business (County)

Restaurants273
Healthcare403
Retail349
Manufacturing103

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,215
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Work from Home13.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Ashville is $208,900, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $974 (16% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $352,742.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,900
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$352,742
Median List Price$305,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$305,000
$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops44.4%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$974
16% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,215
49% above US avg
Effective Rate2.50%
In Ashville, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 26.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ashville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity26.9%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death8,090/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access84.2%
Healthcare Facilities403
Ashville has a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 900 per 100,000 (54% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ashville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent48.6/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault48.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property899.6/100K
54% below US avg
Burglary97.3/100K
Theft778.0/100K
Vehicle Theft24.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Ashville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall15.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation711 ft (217 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,936/sq mi
Coordinates39.7243°N, 82.9575°W
County FIPS39045
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.6%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,936/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities403
Restaurants273
Retail Stores349

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Work from Home13.2%

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