Living in Ashland, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashland · Census data 2020–2024
Ashland has 22,210 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $81,702 (18% lower than the California median), the median home value is $775,800, the median rent is $2,110/month.
Ashland at a glance
- Population
- 22,210
- Median age
- 35.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $81,702State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $775,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,110/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 35.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ashland a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the California median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ashland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashland the median home value is $775,800, 133% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,110 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,593 a month in housing costs.
Ashland median household income
The median household income in Ashland is $81,702 and the income per person is $36,371. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ashland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,851
- Owner-occupied
- 35.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.90
Ashland demographics
- Population
- 22,210
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 7,546
- Foreign-born
- 37.7%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashland ›
Education in Ashland
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Ashland have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 8.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Ashland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 22,210 | $81,702 | $775,800 | $2,110 |
| Cherryland | 14,143 | $86,418 | $668,800 | $2,140 |
| San Lorenzo | 29,171 | $112,660 | $847,100 | $2,163 |
| San Leandro | 87,826 | $101,420 | $844,200 | $2,186 |
| Castro Valley | 65,001 | $142,779 | $1,104,600 | $2,554 |
| Fairview | 10,745 | $148,667 | $963,300 | $2,644 |
| Hayward | 158,801 | $113,318 | $854,400 | $2,391 |
| Norris Canyon | 1,014 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Oakland | 439,418 | $101,600 | $929,900 | $1,979 |
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What is the median household income in Ashland, CA?
The median household income in Ashland is $81,702, 18% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ashland?
The median home value in Ashland is $775,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ashland?
The median gross rent in Ashland is $2,110 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Ashland, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the California median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Ashland?
The median age in Ashland is 35.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ashland?
The average commute to work in Ashland is 33 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashland?
The unemployment rate in Ashland is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashland?
20.8% of adults in Ashland 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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