Living in Ashford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashford · Census data 2020–2024
Ashford has 4,226 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $121,926 (27% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $334,800, the median rent is $1,246/month.
Ashford at a glance
- Population
- 4,226
- Median age
- 37.9State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $121,926State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $334,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,246/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Ashford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ashford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashford the median home value is $334,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,499 a month in housing costs.
Ashford median household income
The median household income in Ashford is $121,926 and the income per person is $60,633. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Ashford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,079
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.24
Ashford demographics
- Population
- 4,226
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,876
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashford ›
Education in Ashford
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Ashford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashford
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Ashford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 4,226 | $121,926 | $334,800 | $1,246 |
| Lake Chaffee | 235 | $104,375 | $260,700 | — |
| Eastford | 1,679 | $97,422 | $355,500 | $1,097 |
| Willington | 5,575 | $91,114 | $305,800 | $1,357 |
| Witches Woods | 382 | $250,001 | $447,700 | — |
| Lake Bungee | 543 | $88,369 | $289,200 | — |
| Union | 944 | $88,958 | $330,400 | — |
| Storrs | 15,207 | $37,839 | $325,100 | $1,678 |
| Chaplin | 2,070 | $97,846 | $255,200 | $1,473 |
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What is the median household income in Ashford, CT?
The median household income in Ashford is $121,926, 27% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (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 $334,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Ashford?
The median gross rent in Ashford is $1,246 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Ashford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Ashford?
The median age in Ashford is 37.9 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Ashford?
The average commute to work in Ashford is 34 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashford?
The unemployment rate in Ashford is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashford?
35.3% 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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