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Ashley, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 18 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 95 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,866 people in Ashley.
In Ashley, about 48% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Ashley isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
In 2000, Ashley had a median family income of $37,266.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Ashley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Ashley.
Approximately 74% of housing in Ashley is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Ashley.
In Ashley, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.
Comparing Ashley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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