Living in New Ashford, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Ashford · Census data 2020–2024
New Ashford has 257 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $102,188 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $390,700, the median rent is $960/month.
New Ashford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Ashford at a glance
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 57.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $102,188State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $390,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $960/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is New Ashford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Ashford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Ashford the median home value is $390,700, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, which is 16% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
New Ashford median household income
The median household income in New Ashford is $102,188 and the income per person is $49,383. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in New Ashford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.23
New Ashford demographics
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 34.2%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Ashford ›
Education in New Ashford
41.6% of adults 25 and older in New Ashford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Ashford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
New Ashford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ashford | 257 | $102,188 | $390,700 | $960 |
| Cheshire | 3,216 | $69,803 | $268,200 | — |
| Lanesborough | 3,028 | $86,219 | $299,400 | $1,349 |
| Adams | 8,074 | $58,929 | $209,900 | $963 |
| Williamstown | 9,150 | $106,650 | $437,100 | $1,584 |
| North Adams | 12,606 | $47,500 | $195,900 | $793 |
| Hancock | 752 | $96,250 | $375,500 | $1,268 |
| Clarksburg | 1,667 | $77,143 | $239,900 | $1,125 |
| Dalton | 6,256 | $79,438 | $295,700 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in New Ashford, MA?
The median household income in New Ashford is $102,188, about the same as the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Ashford?
The median home value in New Ashford is $390,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in New Ashford?
The median gross rent in New Ashford is $960 per month, about 16% of household income.
Is New Ashford, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in New Ashford?
The median age in New Ashford is 57.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in New Ashford?
The average commute to work in New Ashford is 31 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Ashford?
The unemployment rate in New Ashford is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Ashford?
41.6% of adults in New 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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