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Ashley, IN


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Ashley, Indiana

Ashley, Indiana, in De Kalb county, is 26 miles N of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 79 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The town is conveniently located inside the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,010 people in Ashley.

The People and Families of Ashley

In Ashley, about 55% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Ashley. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashley had a median family income of $42,841.

Ashley Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Ashley is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Ashley is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Ashley, 89% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Ashley than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAshley Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ashley Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ashley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ashley, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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