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Ashland, OR

Name: Ashland, OR
Rating: 4.0

Population: 21,002

Key findings

Ashland has a Livability Score of 75_/100, which is considered exceptional
Ashland crime rates are 13% lower than the Oregon average
Cost of living in Ashland is 12% higher than the Oregon average
Ashland real estate prices are 47% higher than the Oregon average
Rental prices in Ashland are 4% higher than the Oregon average

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What do the locals think about Ashland?

82%Family friendly 64%Public transit is accessible 73%Walkable to grocery stores 55%Yards are well-kept 91%Lots of parks 82%Walkable to restaurants 100%Friendly neighbors 91%Safe at night 91%Pet friendly 45%Streets have sidewalks 82%A quiet area 91%Sense of community

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Ashland Demographics

Population21,002 Median Age44.5 Have Kids (under 18)45%

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Top Rated Schools in Ashland

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Helman Elementary School	KG - 5	344	70%
John Muir Elementary School	KG - 8	121	70%
Ashland High School	9 - 12	1,027	68%
Ashland Middle School	6 - 8	569	63%
Bellview Elementary School	KG - 5	322	62%
Walker Elementary School	KG - 5	344	55%
Pinehurst Elementary School	KG - 8	16	50%
The Siskiyou School	1 - 8	189	n/a

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Ashland Reviews

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Breath Taking

Attractions8/10

Community10/10

Nightlife6/10

Dining6/10

Shopping6/10

I lived in Ashland for three years and every day marveled at the incredible beauty. Generously green and lush, this is a highly walkable town with an almost picture perfect community. For it's small population of about 20,000 residents, it offers abundant community events (the place loves its parades), art, restaurants and theater. It is home to the Shakesphere Festival, so popular that it runs about 8 months out of the year and attracts visitors from across the globe. Lithia Park, which extends nearly a mile from the town center, is absolutely magical.

The people consist mainly of retirees, undergraduates and more "healers" than you can shake a rain stick at. Many people from California's Bay Area cashed in and retired to Ashland, driving up housing costs. A 3 bedroom house near downtown now is in the $500K range. Pride of ownership is high and this shows in the beautifully landscaped yards and well kept properties.

This is a highly liberal town and most folks are very environmentally conscientious. There's something incredibly sweet, quirky and lovely about this community.

Sadly, there is a dearth of working professionals in their 30s and 40s. This is not a great place for singles or for jobs. But is a place to make friends and be part of a peaceful and gorgeous community. It is overcast and rains quite a lot from October through April. Snow is minimal. Summers are absolute bliss.

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Source: The Ashland, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).