Ashley is a small town of 614 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $38,393
.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ashley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ashley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ashley 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: 82.4
Ashley's overall cost of living index is 82.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ashley costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ashley, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$49,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$534
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ashley's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
80.1 /100k
Property Crime
720.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ashley is served primarily by ASHLEY 9.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ashley, ND
National Avg
School District
ASHLEY 9
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ashley sees average highs of 20.0°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 20.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.4 inches of snow per year.
Ashley's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ashley roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $49,500 and median rent is $534/month.
Ashley's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 720.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ashley are operated by ASHLEY 9.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ashley, ND has a population of 614, a median household income of $38,393, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Ashley averages 20.0°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.7 inches
with about 42.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ashley, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58413.
The population of Ashley, North Dakota is 614 with a median age of 58.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ashley: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $49,500, median household income $38,393, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ashley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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