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Ashland
  • Suburb of Richmond, VA
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Richmond

Ashland

#15 in Best Suburbs to Live in Richmond Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Ashland is a suburb of Richmond with a population of 7,478. Ashland is in Hanover County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Ashland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Ashland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ashland are highly rated.
    About Ashland...
    Population
    7,478
    Suburb of
    Richmond
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $210,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $996
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Ashland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      388.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      37.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      37.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      50.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,542.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      88.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      24%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Ashland

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,521
    National
    $69,021
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