Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Ashtabula
Ashtabula, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$641
Population
18,080
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Savor access to Lake Erie’s coastline and small-town charm
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Located at the mouth of the Ashtabula River on Lake Erie, Ashtabula lies an hour between the cities of Cleveland and Erie. Outdoor recreation abounds in Ashtabula, from water sports on Lake Erie to walking the trails in local parks. There are plenty of cultural activities in Ashtabula as well, with numerous museums, historic districts, and art centers in town. Kent State University at Ashtabula contributes a variety of cultural amenities to the community as well.
Ashtabula hosts the annual Crafts in the Park event every year, where guests can shop hundreds of handmade items. There are a wide variety of events across Ashtabula County as well, with the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival and Ashtabula County Fair held annually in neighboring Jefferson. Getting around from Ashtabula is easy with access to Route 11, U.S. 20, and I-90.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,439
Average: $48,964
Education
2,447
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,365
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ashtabula has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashtabula, OH is $613 for a studio, $641 for one bedroom, $724 for two bedrooms, and $809 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashtabula has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$641/month
554 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashtabula, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
396 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
352 Students
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Wallace H Braden Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
441 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
380 Students
Wallace H Braden Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
457 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
782 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Geneva State Park
- Ashtabula, Carson and Jefferson Scenic Railroad
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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.