salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 66.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,680 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 56 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ashland?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ashland
| Size | Ashland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $987 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,256 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,528 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,011 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ashland overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ashland, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ashland
Life in Ashland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ashland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,209 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $583,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ashland, OR?
Renting in Ashland costs a median of about $1,842 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Ashland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,680 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashland cheap or expensive?
Ashland is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.1% of the typical household income of $73,368. It ranks 56th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ashland?
The median homeowner in Ashland pays $5,274 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Ashland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ashland?
The median home value in Ashland is $583,800, about 8.0 times the typical yearly household income.
21,259 people live in Ashland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.