Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) A+
Rogue Valley Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Morning Glory
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boulevard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Case Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Noble Coffee
Coffee Shop
HeartSong Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Beanery Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Zoey's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pony Espresso
Coffee Shop
Ashland Food Co-op
Coffee Shop
Cafe 116
Coffee Shop
Coffee Window
Coffee Shop
Water Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Luna Café and Mercantile
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) A+
Water Park
Water Park
Scienceworks
Attraction
Illahe Studios and Gallery
Art Gallery
Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center
Theatre Arts
Oregon Cabaaret Theater
Theatre Arts
Ashland Street Cinemas
Cinema
Varsity Theatre
Cinema
Thomas Theater
Theatre Arts
The Black Swan Theater
Theatre Arts
Green Show
Attraction
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Attraction
Elizabethan Theatre
Theatre Arts
Angus Bowmer Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (20) D-
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Growler Guys
Bar
Paddy Brannon's
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Playwright Public House
Bar
Ryan's Irish Pub
Bar
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Asland Liquor Store
Alcohol
Brickroom
Bar
Skout
Bar
Louie's
Bar
The Black Sheep
Bar
Aqua
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Pioneer Hall
Community Centre
Ashland Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (9) B
Safeway
Grocery Store
Village Baker
Bakery
gateway shopping ctr lft
Grocery Store
Market of Choice
Grocery Store
Little Shop of Bagels
Bakery
Ashland Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Deux Chats Bakery
Bakery
Shop N Kart
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Parks (40) A+
Garfield Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Railroad Park
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
North Mountain Park
Park
Hunter Park
Park
North Mountain Park Nature Center
Park
Liberty Street Park
Park
Cottle Phillips Property
Park
Garden Way Park
Park
Bluebird Park
Park
Lithia Park
Park
Calle Guanajuato
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
Ashland Creek Park
Park
Clay Street Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
Kestrel Property
Park
YMCA
Playground
Hald/Strawberry Park
Park
Scenic Park
Park
Siskiyou Mountain Park
Park
Oredson-Todd Woods
Park
Shops (61) A+
Southern Oregon University Bookstore
Books
Embellish Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ayurveda
Clothing
Abinito Salon
Hairdresser
Eufloria
Florist
Be Cherished
Fashion
Village Shoes
Shoes
Get N Gear
Bicycle
AT&T
Electronics
Antiquarium Books and Antiques
Books
tibet treasures
Gift Shop
bloomsbury books
Books
Looking Glass Beads and Jewelery
Fashion
kixx
Clothing
250 main clothing
Clothing
Unicorn Gifts & Toys
Toys
Lithia Park Shoes
Clothing
Soundpeace
Gift Shop
Bump
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Ashland Electric Bikes
Bicycle
Tan Republic
Beauty
The Flat Top
Hairdresser
Dkor Hair Design
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Ashland.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
RVTD
Bus Stop
RVTD
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ashland is 136/100 - which is 22% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Ashland crime rates are 2,601 per 100k, which is 21% lower than Oregon
Property Crime
2,436 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
165 crimes per 100k A
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employment C+

The median income in Ashland is $58,364 - which is 10% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$58,364 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Ashland Police Station;Ashland Police Dept.
Police
Ashland Family Practice
Doctor
ashland family practice
Doctor
Janice Rollins, MD
Doctor
Ashland Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Valley Immediate Care Ashland
Clinic
Handle on Wellness
Clinic
Ashland Drug
Pharmacy
Ashland Police Station
Police
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Bi-Mart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Dr Dukes
Doctor
Asante Physician Partners, Family Medicine
Doctor
Siskiyou Eye Center
Doctor
Asante Ashland Community Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Ashland home prices are $469,400 - which is 90% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$469,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Ashland graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
62% C
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (7) D-
John Muir Elementary School
Ashland Middle School
Walker Elementary School
The Siskiyou School
Helman Elementary School
Bellview Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Ashland High School
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ratings A+

Ashland has an overall rating of 86% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A-
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Breath Taking 4.5 rating By toodles ( Jan 07, 2015) I lived in Ashland for three years and every day marveled at the incredible beauty. Generously green and lush, this is a highly walkable town with an almost picture perfect community. For it's small population of about 20,000 residents, it offers abundant community events (the ...Read More place loves its parades), art, restaurants and theater. It is home to the Shakesphere Festival, so popular that it runs about 8 months out of the year and attracts visitors from across the globe. Lithia Park, which extends nearly a mile from the town center, is absolutely magical.

The people consist mainly of retirees, undergraduates and more "healers" than you can shake a rain stick at. Many people from California's Bay Area cashed in and retired to Ashland, driving up housing costs. A 3 bedroom house near downtown now is in the $500K range. Pride of ownership is high and this shows in the beautifully landscaped yards and well kept properties.

This is a highly liberal town and most folks are very environmentally conscientious. There's something incredibly sweet, quirky and lovely about this community.

Sadly, there is a dearth of working professionals in their 30s and 40s. This is not a great place for singles or for jobs. But is a place to make friends and be part of a peaceful and gorgeous community. It is overcast and rains quite a lot from October through April. Snow is minimal. Summers are absolute bliss. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ashland? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Garfield Park
      Triangle Park
      Railroad Park
      Glenwood Park
      Glenwood Park
      North Mountain Park
      Hunter Park
      North Mountain Park Nature Center

      Entertainment

      Water Park
      Scienceworks
      Illahe Studios and Gallery
      Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center
      Oregon Cabaaret Theater
      Ashland Street Cinemas
      Varsity Theatre
      Thomas Theater

      Food & Drink

      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Subway
      Pita Pit
      Papa Murphy's
      Growler Guys
      Paddy Brannon's
      Wendy's
      Playwright Public House

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ashland? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Ashland.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ashland? The cost of living in Ashland is 136/100 - which is 22% higher than Oregon.
      Ashland
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ashland? Ashland crime rates are 2,601, which are 21% lower than Oregon
      Total Crime
      2,601 per 100k people

      12% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      12% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ashland? The median income in Ashland is $58,364 which is 10% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $58,3645% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,39745% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ashland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Asante Ashland Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Bi-Mart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Ashland Drug

      Doctors

      ashland family practice
      Ashland Family Practice
      Siskiyou Eye Center
      Asante Physician Partners, Family Medicine
      Dr Dukes
      Janice Rollins, MD

      C+ Housing

      What are Ashland home prices? Ashland home prices are $469,400 - which is 90% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $469,400154% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10316% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Ashland have good schools? The Ashland graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      30% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ashland a good place to live? Ashland has an overall rating of 86% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      11 total surveys

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