Living in Ashland, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashland · Census data 2020–2024
Ashland has 18,911 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $60,029 (16% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $157,900, the median rent is $893/month.
Ashland at a glance
- Population
- 18,911
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $60,029State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $157,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $893/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ashland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ashland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashland the median home value is $157,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $893 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,131 a month in housing costs.
Ashland median household income
The median household income in Ashland is $60,029 and the income per person is $30,314. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ashland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,985
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.19
Ashland demographics
- Population
- 18,911
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 8,087
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashland ›
Education in Ashland
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Ashland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Ashland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 18,911 | $60,029 | $157,900 | $893 |
| Nankin | 421 | $145,536 | $148,200 | — |
| Bailey Lakes | 314 | $75,000 | $146,900 | $978 |
| Hayesville | 580 | $76,250 | $145,300 | $825 |
| Mifflin | 247 | $55,481 | $143,800 | $648 |
| Savannah | 306 | $73,750 | $165,300 | $904 |
| Jeromesville | 547 | $68,750 | $136,400 | $1,065 |
| Polk | 380 | $68,125 | $132,700 | $675 |
| Cinnamon Lake | 933 | $79,320 | $214,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ashland, OH?
The median household income in Ashland is $60,029, 16% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $157,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ashland?
The median gross rent in Ashland is $893 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Ashland, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Ashland?
The median age in Ashland is 38.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ashland?
The average commute to work in Ashland is 21 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashland?
The unemployment rate in Ashland is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashland?
23.8% 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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