What are the schools like in Ashland, NE?

Ashland is served primarily by ASHLAND-GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Ashland?

The median household income in Ashland, NE is $78,966 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Ashland, NE?

Ashland has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ashland, NE affordable or expensive?

Ashland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ashland is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $223,200 and the median rent is $802 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ashland, NE?

Ashland has a violent crime rate of 41.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 393.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ashland, NE a Good Place to Live?

Ashland is a small town of 3,130 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $78,966 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Ashland 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 Ashland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ashland 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: 92.5

Ashland's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ashland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ashland, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$223,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$802	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,966	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ashland's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.7 /100k

Property Crime

393.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ashland is served primarily by ASHLAND-GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ashland, NE	National Avg
School District	ASHLAND-GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ashland sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation and 22.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ashland, NE
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	32.3"
Annual Snowfall	22.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ashland, NE	National Avg
Population	3,130	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Ashland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashland, NE affordable or expensive?

Ashland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ashland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $223,200 and median rent is $802/month.

What is the crime rate in Ashland, NE?

Ashland's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ashland?

Public schools in Ashland are operated by ASHLAND-GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ashland, NE a good place to live?

Ashland, NE has a population of 3,130, a median household income of $78,966, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Ashland?

Ashland averages 32.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches with about 22.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ashland?

The population of Ashland, Nebraska is 3,130 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ashland?

Key numbers for living in Ashland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $223,200, median household income $78,966, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ashland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.