Living in Ashford, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashford · Census data 2020–2024
Ashford has 2,447 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $65,341 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $180,100, the median rent is $994/month.
Ashford at a glance
- Population
- 2,447
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $65,341State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $180,100State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $994/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ashford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Ashford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashford the median home value is $180,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Ashford median household income
The median household income in Ashford is $65,341 and the income per person is $32,136. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Ashford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,040
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.72
Ashford demographics
- Population
- 2,447
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 901
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashford ›
Education in Ashford
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Ashford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashford
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Ashford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 2,447 | $65,341 | $180,100 | $994 |
| Avon | 378 | $39,375 | $122,500 | $666 |
| Cowarts | 2,204 | $64,118 | $177,700 | $902 |
| Webb | 1,475 | $54,792 | $113,800 | $780 |
| Kinsey | 2,195 | $55,500 | $132,000 | $1,053 |
| Cottonwood | 971 | $34,468 | $111,500 | $339 |
| Dothan | 71,514 | $55,792 | $194,000 | $960 |
| Columbia | 785 | $62,000 | $156,800 | $760 |
| Rehobeth | 1,887 | $80,972 | $242,900 | $976 |
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What is the median household income in Ashford, AL?
The median household income in Ashford is $65,341, about the same as the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ashford?
The median home value in Ashford is $180,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Ashford?
The median gross rent in Ashford is $994 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Ashford, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Ashford?
The median age in Ashford is 36.8 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Ashford?
The average commute to work in Ashford is 26 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashford?
The unemployment rate in Ashford is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashford?
18.6% of adults in Ashford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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