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Ashland, OR


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Ashland, Oregon

Ashland, Oregon, in Jackson county, is 12 miles SE of Medford, Oregon (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 40% of adults are married. In Ashland, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Ashland has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $49,647. Ashland has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Ashland.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($47,830) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 52% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Ashland. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Ashland, 75% of commuters drive to work. Ashland is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

Of Note

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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