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Ashland, OR


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Ashland, Oregon

Introduction to Ashland, Oregon

Ashland, Oregon, in Jackson county, is 12 miles SE of Medford, Oregon and 230 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is conveniently located inside the Medford-Ashland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 19,522 people in Ashland.

Ashland History

The original settlers of Ashland were the Shasta Indians. Hunters and trappers from the Hudson Bay Company passed through the area in the 1820s. In 1855, it was named Ashland Mills after Ashland County, Ohio. The Ashland Academy, which is now known as Southern Oregon University, was established in the city on November 4, 1872. The first railroad entered Ashland in December 1887.

Ashland and nearby Attractions

  • Crater Lake National Park
  • Pacific Northwest Museum of Natural History
  • Schneider Museum of Art
  • Mount Ashland
  • Science Works Hands on Museum
  • TouVelle State Recreation Site

Things To Do In Ashland

Ashland offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Schneider Museum of Art, the Science Works Hands-on Museum, the Pacific Northwest Museum of Natural History and the Jacksonville Museum of Southern Oregon History may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area's history. One can plan a day trip to the Agate Reservoir County Park or the TouVelle State Recreation Site from Ashland as well. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Bear Creek Golf Course, the Oak Knoll Golf Course and the Quail Point Golf Course. In addition, Ashland hosts the Oregon Shakespeare Festival every year.

Ashland Transportation

Rogue Valley International is the nearest major airport.

Ashland Higher Education

Southern Oregon University is the local institution of higher education. Rogue Community College, Shasta College and the Oregon Institute of Technology also provide higher education in the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAshland Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyAshland College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Ashland Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Ashland Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Ashland Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Ashland, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women710
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime45

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