Quality of Life and Culture in Ashton, IA

Overview

Ashton is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 543. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Ashton has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 20.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Ashton, IA

Employment and Income	Ashton	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$25,299	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$48,688	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	3.3%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Ashton	Iowa	United States
Median Age	37.8	42.5	42.3

Gender	Ashton	Iowa	United States
Male	44.4%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	55.6%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Ashton	Iowa	United States
White	96.7%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.3%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Ashton	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$67,200	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$473	$525	$801
Family Households	51.5%	51.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	24.7%	24.7%	26.2%
Homeowners	80.1%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	19.9%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Ashton	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.7%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	35.7%	35.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	30.0%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	13.1%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	9.3%	13.0%	15.0%