Cost of Living in Ashland, OR
Population 21,343 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Ashland's housing market carries a clear premium over the US median: $574,000 for a typical home, about 88% above the national figure.
Ashland lies roughly 130 miles south of the nearest major metro, Eugene — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 32% higher than Eugene's $435,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Ashland
The median home value in Ashland is $573,700 — 88% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,367/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,782/year is 4% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 68.2°F and lows of 43.6°F, with about 3.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Ashland has a cost of living index of 154 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 92 | 91 | 84 | 70 | 54 | 46 |
| Low °F | 33 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 59 | 58 | 51 | 42 | 36 | 33 |
| Precip" | 2.72 | 1.96 | 1.81 | 1.51 | 1.34 | 0.68 | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.48 | 1.22 | 2.61 | 3.53 |
| Snow" | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Ashland, OR?
Ashland has a cost index of 154 (100 = national average). It is 54% above the national average.
What is average rent in Ashland, OR?
The median gross rent in Ashland is $1,367 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Ashland?
The median home value in Ashland is $573,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Ashland?
The median household income in Ashland is $71,782 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Ashland, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ashland is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Ashland, OR affordable?
Ashland is above average in cost of living, with an index of 154 — about 54% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Ashland?
Ashland has average high temperatures of 68.2°F and average lows of 43.6°F. Annual precipitation is 18.4". Average annual snowfall is 3.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Ashland at a Glance
- Population
- 21,343
- Median Income
- $71,782
- Home Value
- $573,700
- Median Rent
- $1,367/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 68.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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