At a Glance
Median Income
$64,934
$38,951 per capita
Home Value
$208,900
Zillow: $352,742
Median Rent
$974/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
1,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashville residents earn a median household income of $64,934 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,951. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashville is $208,900 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,742. Median rent is $974/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Ashville reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,224/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Ashville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,626
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,936/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,934
Per Capita$38,951
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,900
Rent$974
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$352,742
Housing Units1,776
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property1,224/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary23/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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