Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Downtown Perk
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Hugo Young Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grandpa's Cheesebarn
Attraction
Food and Drink (21) D-
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
East of Chicago Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
O'Bryan's Pub
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Whit's
Sweets
The Flour Barrell
Deli
KFC
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Conard Field House
Gym
CrossFit 419
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Discount Drug Mart
Grocery Store
Miller's
Grocery Store
Buehler's Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Corner Park
Park
Little Sliver
Park
AU Quad
Park
Myers Field
Park
"Me Too" Inclusive Playground
Playground
Brookside Park
Park
Freer Field
Park
Emmons Field
Park
Cahn Grove Park
Park
Davis Road Park
Park
Sandusky Hollow Nature Preserve
Park
Ashland Community Soccer Stadium
Park
Brookside West Park
Park
Ashland County Fairgrounds
Park
Shops (25) F
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Armordyne Computer Solutions
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Bohland Jewelers
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
BellStores
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
HGC Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Shoe Dept.
Shoes
Aaron's
Furniture
Tan Pro
Beauty
Nails 2
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Showplace Rent-to-Own
Furniture
Goasis
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Ashland.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ashland is 87/100 - which is 6% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime A

Ashland crime rates are 1,474 per 100k, which is 29% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,355 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
120 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C

The median income in Ashland is $48,663 - which is 4% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$48,663
F
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Samaritan Medical Center
Hospital
Ashland Dental Arts
Dentist
Alpha Dental
Dentist
Walk-In Urgent Care
Doctor
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Police
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Ashland
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A+

Ashland home prices are $109,100 - which is 17% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$109,100
F
Home Appreciation Rate
9%
B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B

The Ashland graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
63%
C
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (10) B-
Ashland Middle School
St Edward Elementary School
Reagan Elementary School
Taft Intermediate School
Edison Elementary School
Ashland Montessori School
High Schools (5) F
Ashland County Community Academy
Ashland High School
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ratings B-

Ashland has an overall rating of 70% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Bland, boring, cliquish and no culture 1 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 06, 2019) I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish, no culture or nightlife, shopping is Wal-Mart or extremely overpriced boutique(s) in the "downtown" area. Ever ...Read More y time I patronize and establishment here I get a vibe from people that is very off-putting. Small town mentality is definitely alive and well here.

The main issue I have is job opportunities. A previous poster mentioned driving well over an hour to either Cleveland or Columbus for work. It is OVER an hour to those places and if you happen to get an interview it could be farther than that. No way could I do that every day. If you are looking for work in either Wooster/ Mansfield, opportunities are scarce and it is the same vibe/ mentality in those places as well. There are Amish here, who travel in their buggies on a main thoroughfares. When I see them on 42, they are sometimes hard to see because the buggies and horses are so dark. It angers me that they put themselves and those animals at risk with no lights on their buggies so people can see them. I feel like I am in the twilight zone living here, truly backwards place and people. I cannot wait to leave when my lease is up. Truly horrible experience living here.

Moreover, the school was very unwelcoming to my child; I suppose because we were not a traditional family and had a personal issue that brought us here. One of the teachers who sent kids texts during the summer sent my child a very nice one initially, then quickly retracted it saying he texted the wrong person. He then went on to send my child a text that read "what I meant to send you is that I can't believe you even made it to school every day." I was astounded at the hateful, judgmental rudeness, but it was indicative of what type of community I was in. A backwards, cliquish place that is unwelcoming of "outsiders" not just like them.

Good riddance. Read Less
Very good small town living. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 17, 2019) Have lived all over the country and from a major metropolitan area.Have lived in Ashland 30 years.Ashland is what small town
living is all about.Very little crime,very friendly people,very strong sense of community.Nice neighborhoods with low cost of housing.A religious area with
...Read More lutherans,catholic,bretheren,methodist,mennonite and amish;even an orthodox monastery.The
faiths get along very well and work together in the county.A recent prayer service shows how well they work together: a prayer service at a college run by the bretheren church was sponsored by the bretheren youth group,the catholic college group,the
lutheran church and the catholic church-celebrants from all groups and the main celebrant the catholic bishop-it was packed.
Very little night life.Lots of outdoor pursuits,great series at Myers bandshell in the summer.Mohican state park is a great place to cook out,fish for trout,hike,bike and just read a book by the covered bridge and refresh your soul. Read Less
Ashland is Someplace Special 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I've been living in Ashland Ohio for 3 years and have enjoyed the small town culture here that is provided me and my family with a great place to live and enjoy something special in regards to education, recreation, shopping, and other amenities. Ashland has a beautiful culture o ...Read More f diverse individuals that create a culture of inclusion that allows us to work and enjoy life and create friendships that are lasting. My kids love the school system and they are excellent as far as their accreditations and execution of basic educational requirements. There's very little crime in the city and you can feel safe walking the streets and enjoying neighborhoods.


The best areas in Ashland are around the Brookside Golf Course on the western side of the city. The housing market in Ashland in this area is reasonably priced and allows individuals to hold their value on their properties that are purchased in this area. Ashland is about an hour away from Cleveland Ohio and allows individuals to actually work in Cleveland and live in Ashland easily if they choose to make that commute. If you're looking to move to Ohio I recommend Ashland as a great place to live and raise a family. Read Less
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Ashland is Someplace Special 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I've been living in Ashland Ohio for 3 years and have enjoyed the small town culture here that is provided me and my family with a great place to live and enjoy something special in regards to education, recreation, shopping, and other amenities. Ashland has a beautiful culture o ...Read More f diverse individuals that create a culture of inclusion that allows us to work and enjoy life and create friendships that are lasting. My kids love the school system and they are excellent as far as their accreditations and execution of basic educational requirements. There's very little crime in the city and you can feel safe walking the streets and enjoying neighborhoods.


The best areas in Ashland are around the Brookside Golf Course on the western side of the city. The housing market in Ashland in this area is reasonably priced and allows individuals to hold their value on their properties that are purchased in this area. Ashland is about an hour away from Cleveland Ohio and allows individuals to actually work in Cleveland and live in Ashland easily if they choose to make that commute. If you're looking to move to Ohio I recommend Ashland as a great place to live and raise a family. Read Less

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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ashland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Corner Park
      Little Sliver
      AU Quad
      Myers Field
      "Me Too" Inclusive Playground
      Brookside Park
      Freer Field
      Emmons Field

      Entertainment

      Hugo Young Theatre
      Grandpa's Cheesebarn

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      East of Chicago Pizza
      Dairy Queen
      Burger King
      Arby's
      O'Bryan's Pub
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ashland? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Ashland.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Ashland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samaritan Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Walk-In Urgent Care
      Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Ashland