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Ashtabula, OH


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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.

The People and Families of Ashtabula

In Ashtabula, about 47% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Ashtabula. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashtabula had a median family income of $33,454.

Political Inclinations

Among Ashtabula political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,905. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Ashtabula.

Ashtabula Housing

Of the housing in Ashtabula, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Ashtabula, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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