What are the schools like in Ashville, AL?

Ashville is served primarily by St Clair County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ashville?

The median household income in Ashville, AL is $54,785 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Ashville, AL?

Ashville has an average high temperature of 53.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

Ashville, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ashville, AL affordable or expensive?

Ashville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ashville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,800 and the median rent is $1,014 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ashville, AL?

Ashville has a violent crime rate of 496.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2854.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ashville, AL a Good Place to Live?

Ashville is a small town of 2,438 in Alabama, with a median household income of $54,785 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Ashville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ashville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ashville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Ashville's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ashville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ashville, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,014	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,785	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ashville's violent crime rate is 496.5 per 100,000 residents — 31% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

496.5 /100k

Property Crime

2854.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ashville is served primarily by St Clair County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ashville, AL	National Avg
School District	St Clair County	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ashville sees average highs of 53.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ashville, AL
Average High — January	53.2°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	56.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ashville, AL	National Avg
Population	2,438	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Steele, AL 9 mi Highland Lake, AL 10 mi Ragland, AL 10 mi Gallant, AL 12 mi Rainbow City, AL 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Ashville

Ashville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35953

Ashville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashville, AL affordable or expensive?

Ashville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ashville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,800 and median rent is $1,014/month.

What is the crime rate in Ashville, AL?

Ashville's violent crime rate is 496.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2854.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ashville?

Public schools in Ashville are operated by St Clair County. The district has 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ashville, AL a good place to live?

Ashville, AL has a population of 2,438, a median household income of $54,785, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ashville?

Ashville averages 53.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ashville?

Ashville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35953.

What is the population of Ashville?

The population of Ashville, Alabama is 2,438 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ashville?

Key numbers for living in Ashville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $181,800, median household income $54,785, crime index 133 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ashville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.