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Breath Taking User Rating 4.5 rating By toodles ( Jan 07, 2015) 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 ...Read More 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. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ashland? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Garfield Park
      Triangle Park
      Railroad Park
      Glenwood Park
      Glenwood Park
      North Mountain Park
      Hunter Park
      North Mountain Park Nature Center

      Entertainment

      Water Park
      Scienceworks
      Illahe Studios and Gallery
      Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center
      Oregon Cabaaret Theater
      Ashland Street Cinemas
      Varsity Theatre
      Thomas Theater

      Food & Drink

      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Subway
      Pita Pit
      Papa Murphy's
      Growler Guys
      Paddy Brannon's
      Wendy's
      Playwright Public House

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ashland? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Ashland.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ashland? The cost of living in Ashland is 136/100 - which is 22% higher than Oregon.
      Ashland
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ashland? Ashland crime rates are 1,837, which are 37% lower than Oregon
      Total Crime
      1,837 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55  

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -29%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ashland? The median income in Ashland is $58,364 which is 10% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $58,3645% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,39745% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Asante Ashland Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Bi-Mart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Ashland Drug

      Doctors

      ashland family practice
      Ashland Family Practice
      Siskiyou Eye Center
      Asante Physician Partners, Family Medicine
      Dr Dukes
      Janice Rollins, MD

      C+ Housing

      What are Ashland home prices? Ashland home prices are $469,400 - which is 90% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $469,400154% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10316% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Ashland have good schools? The Ashland graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      30% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ashland a good place to live? Ashland has an overall rating of 86% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      11 total surveys

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