Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Ashland
Ashland, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$703
Population
21,443
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A charming riverside community with a personality all its own
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Ashland is a small city on the bank of the Ohio River on the northeast corner of Kentucky. The city serves as a major economic and cultural hub for the region: the Ashland Commercial Historic District is loaded with historic buildings like the Camayo Arcade, unique cafes and bistros, countless specialty shops, and the landmark Paramount Arts Center.
The city’s enormous Central Park is a popular hangout on sunny days, with a walking trail, a tranquil pond, and a baseball diamond. Just north of town, residents enjoy close access to huge swaths of nature preserves, with thousands of acres to explore in Dean Forest and Crown City Wildlife Area. Huntington, West Virginia is only fifteen miles to the east, making it easy to hop over for business or pleasure.
Explore the City
The Paramount host many events, from performances to concerts.
Enjoy the close proximity of the Ohio River in Ashland.
The historic Camayo Arcade is lined with quaint shops and restaurants.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,054
Average: $62,471
Education
4,629
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,340
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ashland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashland, KY is $572 for a studio, $703 for one bedroom, $870 for two bedrooms, and $1,045 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$703/month
761 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Ashland, KY is 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ashland is 21.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $572 - $1,045. You can expect to pay 9.0% less for groceries, 3.2% less for utilities, and 5.4% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashland, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
Public
Grades K-5
357 Students
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
687 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
620 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
342 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
893 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
911 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
342 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
- Wayne National Forest-Ironton District
Airports
- Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.