Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Ashland
Ashland, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,347
Population
18,915
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A picturesque New England suburb that’s perfect for commuters
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Set directly between Worcester and Boston, Ashland is a serene Massachusetts suburb that’s big on community. With a Main St. full of locally owned businesses and cafes, Ashland is plenty entertaining.
There are large, traditional homes and low-lying apartment complexes that cater to every renter, and Ashland State Park makes for a prime picnic spot or just somewhere to unwind. Every third Saturday in September the town celebrates Ashland Day. Stone Park becomes a small carnival full of rides and food vendors, and the day ends with fireworks. There’s also a weekly farmers market to enjoy.
Ashland is great for commuters since it’s right in the middle of Boston and Worcester. But if you don’t have a car, there’s also rail service to Ashland from Boston’s South Station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,417
Average: $152,009
Education
8,444
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,120
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ashland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashland, MA is $1,750 for a studio, $2,347 for one bedroom, $2,562 for two bedrooms, and $1,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,347/month
805 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashland, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
David Mindess Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
657 Students
Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
678 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
888 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ashland State Park
- Cowassock Woods and Ashland Town Forest
- Hopkinton State Park
- Wilfred J. Turenne Wildlife Habitat
- Mass Audubon's Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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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.