Life in Ashland research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ashland over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ashland:
The population in Ashland is 22,784.
The median home value in Ashland is $763,177.
The median income in Ashland is $81,604.
The cost of living in Ashland is 164 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Ashland is $2,063.
The unemployment rate in Ashland is 7.3%.
The poverty rate in Ashland is 16.2%.
The average high in Ashland is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
Cost of living in Ashland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ashland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ashland is 164 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ashland is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ashland is $763,177.
The median income in Ashland is $81,604.
| Living Expense | Ashland | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 267 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 128 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 135 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Ashland is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
There are 42.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ashland | 
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.8 | 
| Average Annual Low | 49.9 | 
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.8 | 
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.8 | 
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 | 
The current population in Ashland is 22,784. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change | 
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,784 | -1.6% | 
| 2022 | 23,164 | -2.0% | 
| 2021 | 23,640 | 0.3% | 
| 2020 | 23,566 | -3.5% | 
| 2019 | 24,430 | 3.4% | 
| 2018 | 23,635 | -3.4% | 
| 2017 | 24,477 | 0.8% | 
| 2016 | 24,288 | 0.3% | 
| 2015 | 24,226 | 3.7% | 
| 2014 | 23,360 | 2.0% | 
| 2013 | 22,900 | 0.5% | 
| 2012 | 22,778 | 3.0% | 
| 2011 | 22,106 | 0.0% | 
| 2010 | 22,098 | - | 
9.5% White with 2,168 White residents.
18.4% African American with 4,198 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 117 American Indian residents.
20.7% Asian with 4,724 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 257 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 212 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 759 Two Or More residents.
45.4% Hispanic with 10,349 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ashland | CA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.5% | 34.6% | 58.2% | 
| African American | 18.4% | 5.3% | 12.0% | 
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 
| Asian | 20.7% | 15.1% | 5.7% | 
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 
| Hispanic | 45.4% | 39.8% | 19.0% | 
Ashland is 51.8% female with 11,811 female residents.
Ashland is 48.2% male with 10,972 male residents.
| Gender | Ashland | CA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% | 
| Male | 48.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% | 
14.0% of adults in Ashland completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Ashland completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Ashland completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Ashland completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Ashland completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Ashland completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Ashland completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Ashland completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Ashland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ashland | CA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% | 
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% | 
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% | 
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% | 
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% | 
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% | 
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
5.2% of households in Ashland earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Ashland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.9% of households in Ashland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Ashland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Ashland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Ashland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Ashland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Ashland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Ashland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Ashland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ashland | CA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.6% | 
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 5.2% | 6.6% | 
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 10.4% | 
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 13.3% | 15.7% | 
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 11.8% | 12.7% | 
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.9% | 17.4% | 
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 11.1% | 9.3% | 
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 19.4% | 12.6% |