What are the schools like in Ashaway, RI?

Ashaway is served primarily by Chariho. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ashaway?

The median household income in Ashaway, RI is $98,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ashaway, RI?

Ashaway has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Ashaway, RI affordable or expensive?

Ashaway's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ashaway is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $285,300 and the median rent is $1,329 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ashaway, RI?

Ashaway has a violent crime rate of 24.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 221.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ashaway, RI a Good Place to Live?

Ashaway is a small town of 1,662 in Rhode Island, with a median household income of $98,875 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Ashaway stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ashaway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ashaway 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: 100.9

Ashaway's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ashaway costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ashaway, RI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$285,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,329	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ashaway's violent crime rate is 24.7 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

24.7 /100k

Property Crime

221.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ashaway is served primarily by Chariho. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ashaway, RI	National Avg
School District	Chariho	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ashaway sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ashaway, RI
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.8"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Ashaway, RI	National Avg
Population	1,662	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.7%	22.2%
65 and over	5.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hopkinton, RI 3 mi Bradford, RI 3 mi Westerly, RI 4 mi Pawcatuck, CT 5 mi Weekapaug, RI 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Ashaway

Ashaway, RI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02804

Ashaway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashaway, RI affordable or expensive?

Ashaway's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ashaway roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $285,300 and median rent is $1,329/month.

What is the crime rate in Ashaway, RI?

Ashaway's violent crime rate is 24.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 221.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ashaway?

Public schools in Ashaway are operated by Chariho. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ashaway, RI a good place to live?

Ashaway, RI has a population of 1,662, a median household income of $98,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Ashaway?

Ashaway averages 39.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ashaway?

Ashaway, RI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02804.

What is the population of Ashaway?

The population of Ashaway, Rhode Island is 1,662 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ashaway?

Key numbers for living in Ashaway: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $285,300, median household income $98,875, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ashaway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.