Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Ashland
Ashland, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$929
Population
20,669
Renter Mix
38% Rent
“The World Headquarters of Nice People” earns its nickname
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Ashland is a small and secluded city along Interstate 71 in north central Ohio, roughly 65 miles southwest of Cleveland and eighty miles northeast of Columbus. Folks entering the city are greeted by a sign proclaiming Ashland as “The World Headquarters of Nice People,” a lofty self-designation that complements the community’s charming residential neighborhoods and Main Street’s timeless small-town aesthetic. The city is home to Ashland University, a private institution serving around 6,000 students and employing hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members at its campus near the center of town.
Explore the City
Ashland residents get outside at Freer Field year-round.
Local shops and restaurants are frequented by Ashland residents.
Neighborhoods in Ashland are full of large homes on generous lots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,543
Average: $69,665
Education
4,658
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,509
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ashland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashland, OH is $1,066 for a studio, $929 for one bedroom, $1,178 for two bedrooms, and $1,219 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$929/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$1,257/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Ashland, OH is 18.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ashland is 33.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $929 - $1,219. You can expect to pay 8.0% less for groceries, 2.3% more for utilities, and 12.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashland, OH is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
541 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
Public
Grades K-5
547 Students
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
681 Students
Public
Grades K-8
274 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
170 Students
Ashland County Community Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
63 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
804 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
203 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
237 Students
Ashland County Community Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
63 Students
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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.