Livability Score

82
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Kravn' Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Aroma Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Cat Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
The Breakwater Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Sandbar
Coffee Shop
Sandy Shores Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Oredocker Stadium
Stadium
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Northland College Native American Museum
Museum
Alvord Theater
Theatre Arts
Ponzio Stadium
Stadium
Locomotive 950
Attraction
Rinehart Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ashland Historical Society Museum
Museum
Bay Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (20) F
Super One Liquor
Alcohol
Fifth Quarter
Bar
The Stagecoach
Bar
One Night in Bankok Lounge
Bar
The Safari
Bar
Mugs
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Office Bar
Bar
Gabriele's German Chocolates
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Star Liquor
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Oredock Saloon
Bar
Harbor Bar
Bar
Neighborly Bar
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Barrell Inn
Bar
Fitness (9) A+
Diversity Center
Community Centre
Indigenous Cultures Center
Community Centre
John N. Allen Fitness Center
Gym
Bretting Community Center
Community Centre
Bay Area Civic Center
Community Centre
Ashland Senior Center
Community Centre
Bay City Bohemian Hall
Community Centre
Big Water Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Gym
Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Ashland Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Super H
Grocery Store
Ashland Baking Company
Bakery
Tastes of Wisconsin
Grocery Store
Chequamegon Food Co-op
Grocery Store
L&M Fleet Supply
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (47) A+
The Mall
Park
Penn Park
Park
Central Railyard Park
Park
Locomotive Park
Park
Ellis Park
Park
Hodgkins Park
Park
West Second Street Historic District
Park
Ashland County Courthouse Lawn
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Howard Pearson Plaza Park
Park
Marina Overlook Park
Park
Menard Park
Park
Beaser Park
Park
Bay City Park
Park
Kreher Park
Park
Oredock Park
Park
East End Skating Rink
Park
Hot Pond Park
Park
West End Skating Rink
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Maslowski Beach Park
Park
Prentice Park
Park
Shops (35) C+
Sunshine Community Bike Shop
Bicycle
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Maurices
Clothing
Omer Nelson Electric
Electronics
The Union Boutique
Clothing
Superior Fashions
Clothing
The Gitch Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Karma Salon
Beauty
Holiday
Convenience Store
True Value
Home Improvement
Solstice on Main
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Shoe Shack
Shoes
Spinster Books
Books
Bay City Cycles
Bicycle
California Nails
Beauty
Cathedral Nail and Spa
Beauty
Time Warp Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Chequamegon Home Furnishings
Furniture
Hitt's Fine Furniture
Furniture
New England Store
Gift Shop
Moore's on Main
Clothing
Superior Floral
Florist
Krist
Convenience Store
Axel's Saw & Tool Sharpening, Sales & Service
Home Improvement
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Ashland.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations B+
Bay Area Rural Transit
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ashland is 90/100 - which is 6% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime C+

Ashland crime rates are 3,473 per 100k, which is 107% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
3,310 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
163 crimes per 100k A
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employment D-

The median income in Ashland is $40,199 - which is 26% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$40,199 F
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Health Services
Clinic
Campus Safety
Police
Ashland County Sheriff
Police
Ashland Fire Department
Fire Station
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Pharmacy
NorthLakes Community Clinic-Ashland Downtown
Clinic
Huhn Drug
Pharmacy
NorthLakes Community Clinic-Ashland East
Clinic
Ashland Police Department
Police
Lakeview Dental
Dentist
Memorial Medical Center Children's Day Treatment
Clinic
Memorial Medical Center Dialysis Clinic
Clinic
Ophthalmology Services of Memorial Medical Center
Clinic
Bay Dental Associates
Dentist
MainStreet Clinic
Clinic
Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic
Clinic
Northwestern Wisconsin Cancer Center
Clinic
Ashland Audiology
Clinic
Behavioral Health Services
Clinic
Ambulance Garage
Ambulance Station
Memorial Medical Center
Hospital
St. Luke's Chequamegon Clinic
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Ashland home prices are $110,300 - which is 34% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$110,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C-

The Ashland graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (7) C-
Ashland Middle
Oredocker Project School
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School
Lake Superior Learning Community
Lake Superior Intermediate
Lake Superior Primary
High Schools (2) F
Lake Superior High
Ashland High
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ratings A+

Ashland has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      The Mall
      Penn Park
      Central Railyard Park
      Locomotive Park
      Ellis Park
      Hodgkins Park
      West Second Street Historic District
      Ashland County Courthouse Lawn

      Entertainment

      Oredocker Stadium
      Amphitheater
      Northland College Native American Museum
      Alvord Theater
      Ponzio Stadium
      Locomotive 950
      Rinehart Theatre
      Ashland Historical Society Museum

      Food & Drink

      Super One Liquor
      Fifth Quarter
      The Stagecoach
      One Night in Bankok Lounge
      The Safari
      Mugs
      Burger King
      Office Bar

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Ashland? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Ashland.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ashland? The cost of living in Ashland is 90/100 - which is 6% lower than Wisconsin.
      Ashland
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ashland? Ashland crime rates are 3,473, which are 107% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      3,473 per 100k people

      49% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      49% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Ashland? The median income in Ashland is $40,199 which is 26% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $40,19927% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,52118% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% 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

      Memorial Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Huhn Drug
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Ashland home prices? Ashland home prices are $110,300 - which is 34% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $110,30040% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66130% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Ashland have good schools? The Ashland graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ashland a good place to live? Ashland has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      2 total surveys

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