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Ashland, VA
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Population: 7,478
Home Price: $210,100
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Overview
Ashland is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 7,478. Ashland has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
22.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Ashland, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ashland
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,277
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,521
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Ashland
Virginia
United States
Median Age
30.5
42.8
42.3
Gender
Ashland
Virginia
United States
Male
45.4%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
54.6%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Ashland
Virginia
United States
White
64.2%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
21.6%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.2%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
7.6%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.8%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ashland
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$210,100
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$898
$1,085
$801
Family Households
28.6%
28.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
47.7%
47.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
51.7%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
48.3%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Ashland
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.5%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.7%
26.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.0%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.8%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
18.7%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ashland
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
84.0%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
75.2%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ashland
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
12.6
36.1
38.0
Robbery
50.5
29.3
40.7
Assault
176.9
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Ashland
Virginia
United States
Burglary
101.1
194.9
336.1
Theft
1793.8
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
101.1
109.6
167.1
Arson
12.6
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ashland, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
beer
fine dining
bacon
pizza
caterers
tastes
farmtotable
catering
cheese
craft beer
familyrun
cuisines
fastfood
shrimp
cooking
dining
dishes
liquor
wine
randolph macon
college hoops
football
basketball
movies tv
ncaa football
baseball
video games
ncaa basketball
ncaa
beer league
teams
esports
volleyball
collegiate
nascar
softball
golfer
premier league
athletics
inspired by
art gallery
scholastic art
special collections
library
jterm
cyanotypes
performing arts
sculpture
artw
cityscapes
poster
nature
selfportrait
volunteerism
artists
fashion
commissions
animation
artifacts
spending time
spare time
dd
books
movies tv
video games
nascar
apple products
cycling
gadgets
crossfit
eclectic
memes
fulltime
adventures
hunting
nerdy
cosplay
collector
outdoors
local news
radio show
tv
movies tv
sports
online retailer
award winning
drama
pop culture
photo booth
educational
arts
celebrity
awardwinning
producer
producer writer
hollywood
nfl nba
performing arts
marketing
sports
summer
space
arts
fine dining
lawn
cycling
mountains
beach
facility
fly fishing
swimming
nature
beaches
indooroutdoor
winter
gardens
canoeing
offers spacious
dining
warehouse
free shipping
local grocery
cyber monday
gas station
farmers market
retailer
bike shop
retail
food lion
deals
gift shop
grocery store
clothing
merch store
yankee candle
apparel
brands
newused
grocery stores
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