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Ashley, IL


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Ashley, Illinois

Ashley, Illinois, in Washington county, is 62 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 613 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ashley

In Ashley, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashley had a median family income of $41,000. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Ashley.

Ashley Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Ashley is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Ashley.

Commuting

In Ashley, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ashley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ashley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ashley, IL

Comparing Ashley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men74
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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