Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Ashland
Ashland, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,482
Population
8,036
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Enjoy the convenience of living in the Center of the Universe
Suburban
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Historic
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Quaint
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Welcoming
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Affectionately referred to as “the Center of the Universe” by locals, Ashland is notable for its central location in Virginia and along the Atlantic Coast. Ashland is a Virginia Main Street Community, offering residents a heaping dose of small-town charm on the cusp of vibrant city life in nearby Richmond and Washington, DC.
Also known as “Train Town,” Ashland is home to a historic, fully operating train station that doubles as the town’s visitor center. Ashland’s rich past is on display at the Ashland Museum, where guests can explore exhibits, attend events, and take walking tours.
Local art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues balance a range of popular national chains in Ashland, mixing modern convenience with small-town distinction. Destinations like Virginia Beach, Jamestown, Kings Dominion, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and New York City are also just a day trip away from Ashland. Quick access to I-95 and Amtrak makes getting around from Ashland simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,928
Average: $76,474
Education
2,171
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,808
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ashland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashland, VA is $1,482 for one bedroom, $1,884 for two bedrooms, and $2,051 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has decreased by -8.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,482/month
719 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashland, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
395 Students
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
911 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,323 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Keeble Observatory
- Meadow Farm Museum
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Airports
- Richmond 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.