Living in Ashley, OH

Explore Ashley and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,593 Population Delaware County County Village Place Type Ohio State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Ashley at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,593
Median Household Income$56,596
Median Home Value$153,400
Median Gross Rent$1,039
Median Age36.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home5.5%
Homeownership63.0%
Housing Vacancy6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Ashley is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Ashley Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Ashley and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.7 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Ashley

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$153,400
Median Gross Rent$1,039
Homeownership63.0%
Housing Vacancy6.8%
Housing Value8.4/10
Housing Stability6.8/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Ashley, OH

Median Household Income$56,596
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home5.5%
Employment7.6/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength7.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Ashley and how households are structured

Population1,593
Median Age36.9
Average Household Size2.4

Ashley is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Ashley

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Ashley point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High83.6°F
Average Winter Low19.0°F
Annual Rainfall39.3 in.
Annual Snowfall26.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Ashley

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Ashley is located in Delaware County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Delaware County.

County Intelligence

Ashley & Delaware County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Ashley is located in Delaware County, Ohio.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Ashley.

Current NarrowTheList data for Ashley shows a population of about 1,593. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Delaware County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Ashley.

For someone considering a move to Ashley, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.