Ashland, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
21,343 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,782 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$573,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$761 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,262 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
4
Medford Metro Area
4
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
7
Medford Metro Area
7
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 36
Feb 3 4 39
Mar 2 3 43
Apr 2 2 48
May 2 0 55
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 4 4 41
Dec 4 6 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 3, OR State House District 5, OR
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Schools

Ashland High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
John Muir Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Walker Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Ashland Middle School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Southern Oregon University
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Phagans Medford Beauty School
14 miles, N • 1 star
Northwest College-Medford
14 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Providence Medford Medical Center
13 miles, N • 4.1 star
Fairchild Medical Center
33 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
115 miles, N • 1 star
Redding Municipal Airport
118 miles, S • 1 star
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