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Ashville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Ashville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 183. Residents earn $74,107 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
183 Population 1,017/sq mi density
$74,107 Median Income $39,224 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $165,908 Zillow
$479 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,107 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $479/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,107
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,500
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $479
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population183
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,017/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans18.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,107
Per Capita$39,224
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$479
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$165,908
Housing Units129
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,679 ft (512 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries14

Is Ashville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ashville receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Ashville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ashville is $74,107, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ashville is $87,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Ashville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% 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 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ashville has a population of 183 with a density of 1,017 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%).

Population

183
Total Population
1,017
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ashville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ashville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ashville is $74,107, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Ashville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,107
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,224
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Ashville is $87,500, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,908.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,500
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$165,908

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Housing Units129
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.32%
Ashville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% 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 Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Ashville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,679 ft (512 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,017/sq mi
Coordinates40.5600°N, 78.5473°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,017/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.2%

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