Ashland, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,417 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,429 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$785 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,001 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grafton County
2
Lebanon-Claremont Urban Area
2
New Hampshire
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grafton County
2
Lebanon-Claremont Urban Area
2
New Hampshire
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 18
Feb 3 15 21
Mar 3 12 31
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 37
Dec 3 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Schools

Ashland Elementary School
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Holderness Central School
4 miles, NE 3.2 star
Holderness School
5 miles, N 4.6 star
Plymouth Regional High School
6 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

Plymouth State University
5 miles, N 2.3 star
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
14 miles, S 1 star
Lakes Region Community College
16 miles, S 1.9 star
Colby-Sawyer College
26 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Speare Memorial Hospital
5 miles, N 4.1 star
Lakes Region General Hospital
14 miles, S 3.2 star
Franklin Regional Hospital
17 miles, SW 3.2 star
Huggins Hospital
23 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Manchester Airport
54 miles, S 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
66 miles, SE 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
92 miles, NW 1.4 star