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Ashland
  • Suburb in Oregon

Report Card

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

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Ashland is a suburb of with a population of 21,401. Ashland is in Jackson County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Ashland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ashland there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Ashland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ashland are highly rated.

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About Ashland...
Population
21,401

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$581,100
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,220
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Ashland Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    82.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    22.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    59.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    279.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,899.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    256.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    14%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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