Ashley is a small town of 1,492 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,462
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ashley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
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: 94.5
Ashley's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ashley costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ashley, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$968
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,462
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ashley's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.0 /100k
Property Crime
707.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ashley is served primarily by Buckeye Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ashley, OH
National Avg
School District
Buckeye Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ashley sees average highs of 34.3°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Ashley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ashley roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,700 and median rent is $968/month.
Ashley's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ashley are operated by Buckeye Valley Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ashley, OH has a population of 1,492, a median household income of $58,462, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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 34.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ashley, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43003.
The population of Ashley, Ohio is 1,492 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ashley: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $144,700, median household income $58,462, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
