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Ashtabula, OH


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Ashtabula, Ohio

Introduction to Ashtabula, Ohio

Ashtabula, Ohio is 31 miles NE of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 53 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Ashtabula County. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area. The population of Ashtabula is 20,962.

Ashtabula History

The present day city of Ashtabula was first settled around 1803. It derived its name from an Indian term meaning "river of many fish". Ashtabula was incorporated in 1891. Before the American Civil War, Ashtabula included a number of stops on the Underground Railroad. These stops were used to help African-American slaves reach Canada in order to gain their freedom. Since the late 19th Century, the harbor of Ashtabula has been a large coal port.

Ashtabula and nearby Attractions

  • Ashtabula Marine Museum
  • Finish American Heritage and Museum
  • Coast Guard Memorial Museum
  • Hubbard House Museum
  • Great Lakes Marine

Things To Do In Ashtabula

You can enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Erie while staying at Ashtabula. You can also enjoy the views of the long coal ramp draping at the harbor. The Walnut Beach offers a swimming beach, wildlife preserve, picnic tables, basketball and volleyball courts, and a great view of Ashtabula's historic lighthouse. You can also visit the Hubbard House, Marine museums, and the Finish American Heritage and Museum. Shopping can be enjoyed at Lake Avenue Shopping Center, Harbor Plaza Shopping Center, and Ashtabula Plaza Shopping Center.

Ashtabula Transportation

The nearest airport is Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport.

Ashtabula Higher Education

Kent State University - Ashtabula Regional Campus is the local university. Lakeland Community College, Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania, and Youngstown State University are other colleges and universities that offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAshtabula Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyAshtabula Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAshtabula Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Ashtabula Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ashtabula, OH

Comparing Ashtabula 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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Historic Ashtabula

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Harbor entrance c1900.

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Harbor entrance c1900.

Car dumping machine ca. 1900

Fueling lighter with clam shell hoist ca. 1900

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