Thank you for visiting our Ashland Relocation Guide. Designed for those interested in moving to Ashland Oregon, we wish to provide information helpful to the process.
Ashland is located approximately 16 miles north of the California border at the south end of the Rogue Valley. Located in Jackson County, Ashland had a population of 21,639 in 2016.
Ashland is the home of Southern Oregon University (SOU) and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). Downtown offers a variety of restaurants, galleries, and retail stores that cater to tourists. Lithia Park along Ashland Creek, historic buildings, and a paved intercity bike trail provide additional visitor attractions.
In 2010, the median income for a household in the city was $41,334, and the median income for a family was $58,409. Males had a median income of $50,368 versus $34,202 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,941. About 21% of the population and 13% of families had incomes below the poverty line. Out of the total population, about 30% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
The Ashland School District oversees three elementary schools, one of which is a magnet school focused on science and the arts; one middle school; one high school; and a community learning center. Ashland High School was ranked 1,395th best among the nation’s public high schools and 15th best in Oregon by U.S. News & World Report as of 2013.
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