Ashland, VA

Living in Ashland

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 80
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 87
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Schools 94
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Residents

7.8k Population +525 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black19%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate32%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$8.5k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$192k Median Home Value +$900 (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$836 Median Monthly Rent +$174 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas11%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ashland

United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Hanover County17

Property Crime in Ashland

United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Hanover County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 4
Feb 39 3 4
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 57 3 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 48 4 0
Dec 39 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ashland

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ashland, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ashland, VA

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Hanover Academy
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Colleges

Colleges near Ashland, VA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ashland, VA

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Airports

Airports near Ashland, VA

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