What are the schools like in Ashford, WA?

Ashford is served primarily by Eatonville School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Ashford?

The median household income in Ashford, WA is $74,600 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 Ashford, WA?

Ashford has an average high temperature of 37.2°F in January and 75.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 143.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Ashford, WA affordable or expensive?

Ashford's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ashford is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ashford, WA?

Ashford has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ashford, WA a Good Place to Live?

Ashford is a small town of 675 in Washington, with a median household income of $74,600 . Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Ashford stands out for solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Ashford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ashford 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: 113.0

Ashford's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ashford costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ashford, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,600	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Ashford's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ashford is served primarily by Eatonville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ashford, WA	National Avg
School District	Eatonville School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ashford sees average highs of 37.2°F in January and 75.3°F in July, with 81.6 inches of annual precipitation and 143.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ashford, WA
Average High — January	37.2°F
Average High — July	75.3°F
Annual Precipitation	81.6"
Annual Snowfall	143.0"

Demographics

Metric	Ashford, WA	National Avg
Population	675	—
Median Age	55.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	6.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mineral, WA 8 mi Elbe, WA 9 mi Alder, WA 12 mi La Grande, WA 13 mi Eatonville, WA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Ashford

Ashford, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98304

Ashford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashford, WA affordable or expensive?

Ashford's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ashford roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Ashford, WA?

Ashford's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ashford?

Public schools in Ashford are operated by Eatonville School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ashford, WA a good place to live?

Ashford, WA has a population of 675, a median household income of $74,600, 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 Ashford?

Ashford averages 37.2°F in January and 75.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 81.6 inches with about 143.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ashford?

Ashford, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98304.

What is the population of Ashford?

The population of Ashford, Washington is 675 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ashford?

Key numbers for living in Ashford: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $74,600, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ashford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.