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Ashland, Ohio

Introduction to Ashland, Ohio

Ashland, Ohio, in Ashland county, is 36 miles S of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 21,249 people in the city.

Ashland History

Ashland was originally known as Uniontown but its name was eventually changed because another city in Ohio was named Uniontown. Ashland was named after the ranch of Henry Clay in Lexington, Kentucky. The present day Ashland High School was originally named after Henry Clay and was known as the Henry Clay High School.

Ashland and nearby Attractions

  • Ashland County Historical Museum
  • Malabar Farm State Park
  • Allen Memorial Art Museum
  • Wayne County Historical Society and Museum
  • Mohican State Park

Things To Do In Ashland

In Ashland, basketball, tennis, and fishing can be enjoyed at the Davis Road Park, Emmons Field, and Spring Run. The Brookside Park offers a beautiful, scenic hiking trail. You can also play sand volleyball at the Cahn Grove Park. The historic Hayesville Opera House can be reached within a few minutes. The city also includes a number of golf courses.

Ashland Transportation

The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport.

Ashland Higher Education

Ashland University, Oberlin College, University of Akron Main Campus, Lorain County Community College, and other colleges offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyAshland Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 10%Ashland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ashland, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime65

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