Living in Ashland, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashland · Census data 2020–2024
Ashland has 21,259 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $68,028 (18% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $583,800, the median rent is $1,387/month.
Ashland at a glance
- Population
- 21,259
- Median age
- 47.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $68,028State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $583,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,387/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Ashland a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Oregon median; home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
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 $583,800, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,528 a month in housing costs.
Ashland median household income
The median household income in Ashland is $68,028 and the income per person is $50,414. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Ashland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,494
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.91
Ashland demographics
- Population
- 21,259
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 10,536
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashland ›
Education in Ashland
66.2% of adults 25 and older in Ashland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 57.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Ashland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 21,259 | $68,028 | $583,800 | $1,387 |
| Talent | 6,254 | $62,543 | $405,300 | $1,579 |
| Phoenix | 4,390 | $66,508 | $415,300 | $1,225 |
| Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $417,100 | $1,376 |
| Jacksonville | 2,991 | $90,341 | $649,200 | $1,615 |
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
| Ruch | 1,151 | $83,700 | $400,500 | $1,907 |
| White City | 10,750 | $71,175 | $302,400 | $1,379 |
| Eagle Point | 9,839 | $84,126 | $408,700 | $1,307 |
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What is the median household income in Ashland, OR?
The median household income in Ashland is $68,028, 18% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $583,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Ashland?
The median gross rent in Ashland is $1,387 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Ashland, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Oregon median; home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Ashland?
The median age in Ashland is 47.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Ashland?
The average commute to work in Ashland is 17 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashland?
The unemployment rate in Ashland is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashland?
66.2% 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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