Living in Ashland, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashland · Census data 2020–2024
Ashland has 2,183 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $54,607 (45% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $227,000, the median rent is $1,096/month.
Ashland at a glance
- Population
- 2,183
- Median age
- 42.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $54,607State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $227,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,096/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ashland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
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 $227,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,096 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
Ashland median household income
The median household income in Ashland is $54,607 and the income per person is $35,495. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Ashland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,343
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 25.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.19
Ashland demographics
- Population
- 2,183
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 998
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashland ›
Education in Ashland
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Ashland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashland
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Ashland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 2,183 | $54,607 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Holderness | 1,917 | $107,863 | $363,100 | $2,068 |
| Plymouth | 6,601 | $77,027 | $292,400 | $1,108 |
| Bridgewater | 1,169 | $82,361 | $398,600 | $1,125 |
| Center Harbor | 955 | $104,313 | $463,800 | — |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | $95,250 | $383,700 | $749 |
| Campton | 3,407 | $118,870 | $356,300 | — |
| Hebron | 883 | $91,071 | $589,500 | $1,429 |
| Bristol | 3,273 | $78,438 | $258,300 | $1,310 |
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What is the median household income in Ashland, NH?
The median household income in Ashland is $54,607, 45% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $227,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Ashland?
The median gross rent in Ashland is $1,096 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Ashland, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Ashland?
The median age in Ashland is 42.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Ashland?
The average commute to work in Ashland is 26 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashland?
The unemployment rate in Ashland is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashland?
35.9% 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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