Livability Score

79
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Caboose Wine and Cheese
Coffee Shop
The Caboose Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Ashland Train Museum
Museum
Blackwell Auditorium and Cobb Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ashland Theatre
Theatre Arts
Flippo Gallery
Art Gallery
Ashland Museum
Museum
Hanover Arts & Activities Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) A+
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Sleepy Fox Distillery
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sports Page Bar & Grille
Bar
Cook Out
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Huddle Up Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fudruckers
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Origin Beer Lab
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
The Train Yard
Gym
Ashland Athletics Club
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
The Smile Center
Community Centre
Val's Sportsplex
Gym
Elmont Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) C-
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Sugar Fix Bakery
Bakery
Ashland Meat Company @ Cross Bros.
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Pufferbelly Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Ashland Historic District
Park
South Taylor Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ashland Railside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Carter Park
Park
DeJarnette Park
Park
Washington Lacy Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Park
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Playground
Shops (68) A+
Verizon
Electronics
Tompkin's Jewelers
Fashion
Hometown Rental
Furniture
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Petco
Pets
Burkes Outlet
Department Store
XtraSuite Salon
Hairdresser
ReAwaken Spa
Beauty
NY Nails
Beauty
Wawa
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Los Regios Tienda
Convenience Store
Owen's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Jiffy Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Hickory Creek Antiques
Furniture
Upper Cuts Family Hair Care
Hairdresser
Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics
Beauty
Fast Trac
Convenience Store
Trill of the Hunt
Furniture
APlus
Convenience Store
Ashland Eye Care Center
Optician
Sky Nails
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Ashland.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Ashland
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Ashland is 103/100 - which is 6% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime F

Ashland crime rates are 2,767 per 100k, which is 43% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,193 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
574 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Ashland is $53,475 - which is 19% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$53,475 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Food Lion Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Better Med Urgent Care
Clinic
US Renal Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ashland Police Department
Police
Select Physical Therapy
Doctor
Holland Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Thomas M. Haley, DDS
Dentist
William Hefele Dentistry
Dentist
Family Dental Group
Dentist
Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
Ashland Family Dentistry
Dentist
Hanover Fire/EMS Ashland Station#1
Fire Station
Theresa A Thomas Medical Center
Clinic
Ashland Human Services Center
Clinic
Ashland Convalescent Center
Nursing Home
Thomas M. Hubbard, MD
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Ashland home prices are $195,700 - which is 21% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$195,700 B
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools B+

The Ashland graduation rate is 79% - which is 7% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
80% A-
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (8) F
John M. Gandy Elementary
Hanover Academy
Henry Clay Elementary
Liberty Middle
Soar Academy
Elmont Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Patrick Henry High
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ratings A

Ashland has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
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      Pufferbelly Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Ashland Train Museum
      Blackwell Auditorium and Cobb Theatre
      Ashland Theatre
      Flippo Gallery
      Ashland Museum
      Hanover Arts & Activities Center

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Sleepy Fox Distillery
      Hardee's
      Virginia ABC
      Subway
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Chipotle
      Sports Page Bar & Grille

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ashland? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Ashland.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ashland? The cost of living in Ashland is 103/100 - which is 6% lower than Virginia.
      Ashland
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ashland? Ashland crime rates are 2,767, which are 43% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,767 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      28%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Ashland? The median income in Ashland is $53,475 which is 19% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $53,4753% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,11312% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% 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

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Food Lion Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Thomas M. Hubbard, MD
      Holland Chiropractic
      Select Physical Therapy

      A+ Housing

      What are Ashland home prices? Ashland home prices are $195,700 - which is 21% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $195,7006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0379% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Ashland have good schools? The Ashland graduation rate is 79% - which is 7% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Ashland a good place to live? Ashland has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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