A town of 21,259, settled in 1852. Home to 51 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 3 things Ashland does most differently from other towns.
1891 · Ashland, Oregon from Atlantis Arisen18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 51 places on the National Register.
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Ordered by what stands out in Ashland. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Ashland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 90% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helman Elementary School | K–5 | 260 | Not graded |
| Bellview Elementary School | K–5 | 248 | Not graded |
| Walker Elementary School | K–5 | 242 | D− |
| TRAILS Outdoor School | K–8 | 157 | Not graded |
| The Siskiyou School Private | K–8 | 176 | |
| Ashland Middle School | 6–8 | 529 | Not graded |
20 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hald/Strawberry Park | 0.8 mi | 18 |
| 2. North Mountain Park Nature Center | 0.5 mi | 9 |
| 3. Liberty Street Park | 0.4 mi | 17 |
40% of Ashland’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Medford (24%), Grants Pass (3%) and Portland (2%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Ashland beats the Oregon average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Ashland | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.9% |
Ashland has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Ashland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 62% report less.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
The typical Ashland home is worth about $551,000, up 2.1% in a year, 11% above the Oregon typical home.
14.3% of the town is conserved land, across 17 parks and preserves.
51 places in Ashland on the National Register of Historic Places.
20 notable people were born in Ashland.
City in Oregon, United States
Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It lies along Interstate 5 approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of the California border and near the south end of the Rogue Valley. The city's population was 21,360 at the 2020 census. The city is the home of Southern Oregon University (SOU) and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). These are important contributors to Ashland's economy, which also depends on 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. Ashland, originally called "Ashland Mills", was named after Ashland County, Ohio, th…
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