What are the schools like in Ashley, PA?

School district data for Ashley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ashley?

The median household income in Ashley, PA is $39,234 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Ashley, PA?

Ashley has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ashley, PA affordable or expensive?

Ashley's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ashley is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $72,800 and the median rent is $924 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ashley, PA?

Ashley has a violent crime rate of 536.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 345.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ashley, PA a Good Place to Live?

Ashley is a small town of 2,612 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $39,234 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Ashley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 93.0

Ashley's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ashley costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ashley, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$72,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$924	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,234	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ashley's violent crime rate is 536.8 per 100,000 residents — 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

536.8 /100k

Property Crime

345.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ashley, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ashley sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 45.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ashley, PA
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	45.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ashley, PA	National Avg
Population	2,612	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), PA 2 mi Sugar Notch, PA 2 mi Wilkes-Barre, PA 3 mi Laurel Run, PA 3 mi Warrior Run, PA 3 mi

Ashley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley, PA affordable or expensive?

Ashley's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ashley roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $72,800 and median rent is $924/month.

What is the crime rate in Ashley, PA?

Ashley's violent crime rate is 536.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ashley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ashley, PA a good place to live?

Ashley, PA has a population of 2,612, a median household income of $39,234, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. 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 Ashley?

Ashley averages 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 45.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ashley?

The population of Ashley, Pennsylvania is 2,612 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ashley?

Key numbers for living in Ashley: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $72,800, median household income $39,234, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.