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Ashland

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Ohio
  • 43 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Ashland is a town in Ohio with a population of 20,348. Ashland is in Ashland County. Living in Ashland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ashland there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Ashland and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ashland are above average.
    Population
    20,348

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $97,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $704
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Ashland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      48.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      44
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      273.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,491.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      39.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Ashland

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,218
    National
    $55,322
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    Ashland Reviews

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    No middle of the road here. You live on one side of the tracks or the other. Very cliquish town. Serious crime has reared its head: meth houses and murders, including at least two committed by a convicted serial killer. Drugs are prevalent in Ashland. Job opportunities come and go. Very few career opportunities here. Most commute for that sort of thing. Taxis by appointment and sometimes you have a long wait for a cab. No public busses, no transport on holidays. Rent is expensive for what you get.
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    Ashland is a growing town. It is slowing getting better paying jobs and more businesses are interested in it. We also have a growing drug problem here, as does most of Ohio. Its very unfortunate. It's even more depressing when you see drug deals or people doing drugs and you call it in and the cops asks you "how do you know its drugs". They would rather stay in the parking lot they're sitting in watching videos on their phone than check on some suspicious activity.
    I moved to Ashland two years ago. This town has everything that you need plus easy access to I-71. Ashland is in Amish Country and the outskirts of the city are very rural. Ashland county has many walking trails and parks. A college town that offers a wide variety of activities and and many opportunities for experiencing the sights and tastes of the country life is just outside the city limits. Within minutes you can be visiting Grandpa's Village, Sweeties Candy Shop, The Flour Barrel, and many other shops and boutiques that offer a wide variety of local crafts and decor for sale.