Living in Ashland, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashland · Census data 2020–2024

Ashland has 41 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $68,125 (5% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $50,000.

Ashland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Ashland at a glance

Population
41
Median age
43.3State: 37
Median household income
$68,125State: $65,039
Median home value
$50,000State: $199,800
Homeowners
77.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
Average commute
27 min

Is Ashland a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 75% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Ashland

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashland the median home value is $50,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Ashland$50,000
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Ashland median household income

The median household income in Ashland is $68,125 and the income per person is $26,263. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Ashland$68,125
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Ashland: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
25
Owner-occupied
77.8%
Renter-occupied
22.2%
Vacant
28%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
2.28

Ashland demographics

Population
41
Median age
43.3
Under 18
24.4%
65 and older
26.8%
Households
18
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White63.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashland ›

Education in Ashland

25.8% of adults 25 and older in Ashland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland25.8%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Ashland

Unemployment rate
11.1%State: 5%
Average commute
27 minState: 22 min
Work from home
25%
Drive alone
68.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
50%

Ashland vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Ashland41$68,125$50,000—
Stuart198$66,250$89,000$830
Kiowa658$46,250$82,000$734
Haywood147$61,042$198,100—
Pittsburg137$27,750$69,400$567
Arpelar312$87,750$124,000$870
Savanna485$55,156$103,300$475
Cottonwood126$48,333$82,700$582
Calvin353$56,250$90,900$595

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Living in Ashland: FAQ

What is the median household income in Ashland, OK?

The median household income in Ashland is $68,125, 5% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (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 $50,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Ashland, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

What is the median age in Ashland?

The median age in Ashland is 43.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Ashland?

The average commute to work in Ashland is 27 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Ashland?

The unemployment rate in Ashland is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Ashland?

25.8% 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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