Living in Ashton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashton · Census data 2020–2024
Ashton has 935 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $62,778 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $114,200, the median rent is $898/month.
Ashton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ashton at a glance
- Population
- 935
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,778State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $114,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $898/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Ashton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ashton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashton the median home value is $114,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Ashton median household income
The median household income in Ashton is $62,778 and the income per person is $29,329. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ashton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 455
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.28
Ashton demographics
- Population
- 935
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 400
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashton ›
Education in Ashton
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Ashton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Ashton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton | 935 | $62,778 | $114,200 | $898 |
| Franklin Grove | 988 | $58,618 | $124,400 | $800 |
| Lost Nation | 714 | $108,964 | $236,300 | — |
| Rochelle | 9,529 | $66,307 | $164,300 | $985 |
| Grand Detour | 297 | $76,406 | $191,700 | — |
| Steward | 271 | $102,500 | $148,000 | $1,375 |
| Hillcrest | 1,824 | $80,568 | $164,200 | $1,295 |
| Kings | 332 | $68,750 | $176,400 | $1,075 |
| Oregon | 3,851 | $71,841 | $142,600 | $916 |
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What is the median household income in Ashton, IL?
The median household income in Ashton is $62,778, 25% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ashton?
The median home value in Ashton is $114,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ashton?
The median gross rent in Ashton is $898 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Ashton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Ashton?
The median age in Ashton is 38.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ashton?
The average commute to work in Ashton is 27 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashton?
The unemployment rate in Ashton is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashton?
11.7% of adults in Ashton 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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