Ashland, ME

Ashland, Maine

Ashland, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 224 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 323 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,474 people in the town.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 61% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Ashland than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $40,185.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. The town is known in Maine for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Ashland.

Commuting

In Ashland, 95% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Ashland, ME

Comparing Ashland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ashland Almanac

Ashland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ashland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ashland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ashland Public Libraries

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Ashland High Schools (2004)

ASHLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
46 HAYWARD ST PO BOX 369
207-435-3481
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 225 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Ashland Colleges

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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