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Ashland
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Ashland is a suburb of Boston with a population of 18,646. Ashland is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Ashland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ashland there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ashland and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Ashland are highly rated.

About

About Ashland...
Population
18,646

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$435,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,018
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Ashland Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    60.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    5.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    11
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    55.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    247.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    100.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    30%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Ashland

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$115,959
National
$69,021

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