In Ashland, Wisconsin, the median home price is $184,025, compared with the Wisconsin median of $341,306; median household income is $62,462; the population is 16,080; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 191.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Ashland at a glance
Population
16,080
Median Household Income
$62,462
Typical Home Value
$184,025
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
191.8
Avg Commute Time
17.8
About Ashland
Ashland has a population of 16,080. The median home value is $184,025, 46% below the Wisconsin median. Median household income is $62,462 (19% below the Wisconsin median). The most populated towns are Ashland, Sanborn, and White River.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Ashland
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Wisconsin
Every county in Wisconsin, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Wisconsin
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Wisconsin by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Wisconsin
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Wisconsin
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Wisconsin
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Wisconsin
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Wisconsin
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Wisconsin
- 10Best school ratingsWisconsin School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Wisconsin
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Wisconsin
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Wisconsin
Ashland at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Ashland?
- Ashland has a population of 16,080 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Ashland?
- The median home value in Ashland is $184,025. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Ashland?
- Median household income in Ashland is $62,462 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Ashland in?
- Ashland is in Wisconsin.
- How many towns are in Ashland?
- Ashland contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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