Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Ashland
Ashland, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,157
Population
24,636
Renter Mix
48% Rent
An artistic small town with endless outdoor and cultural amenities
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Cradled between the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges in southern Oregon, Ashland is known for being home to Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Ashland is a unique blend of college town, outdoor oasis, and artistic haven.
Scenic local parks, lakes, creeks, and a paved intercity bike trail offer Ashland residents a host of recreational opportunities in addition to the many nearby national parks and forests, including Crater Lake National Park and Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
Cultural offerings abound in Ashland. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival hosts world-class performances from February to October. The Schneider Museum of Art and ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum feature rotating exhibits. A bevy of farm-to-table restaurants, food artisans, local farms, and award-winning wineries and breweries contribute to Ashland’s reputation for exceptional culinary experiences.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,952
Average: $88,576
Education
12,878
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,474
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ashland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashland, OR is $845 for a studio, $1,157 for one bedroom, $1,876 for two bedrooms, and $4,249 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,157/month
556 Sq Ft
House
$1,902/month
907 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashland, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
221 Students
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
Public
Grades K-8
149 Students
Public
Grades K-8
20 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
530 Students
Public
Grades K-8
149 Students
Public
Grades K-8
20 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
924 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
- North Mountain Park Nature Center
- Lithia Park
- Flying L Ranch
- Mt. Ashland Ski & Snowboard Resort
Military Bases
Airports
- Rogue Valley International - Medford
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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.