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Ashley

A borough of 2,602 people in Pennsylvania
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Map of Ashley: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land8.2%49 of 596 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves419 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Ashley PA Presby Ch PHS22, 1923

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About Ashley

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1870Established
2,596Population
0.9 sq miArea
627 ftElevation

Ashley is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, one mile (1.6 km) from Wilkes-Barre. The population was 2,588 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Ashley

Housing in Ashley

$169K▲ 4.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ashley home is worth about $169,000, up 4.4% in a year, 42% below the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Ashley

B−

Safety Grade B-

Ashley reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 52% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Ashley 1.9
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Ashley 5.7
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Ashley

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Most working residents leave Ashley for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wilkes-Barre (16%), Hanover (14%) and Plains (7%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Wilkes-Barre
16%
Hanover
14%
Plains
7%
Wright
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ashley →

Health in Ashley

Compared with Pennsylvania

3worse than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 2 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Wilkes-Barre General HospitalWilkes-Barre · 3.5 mi · ER
Sud Building-Suite 107Wilkes Barre · 1.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ashley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ashley →

Natural hazards in Ashley

72
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ashley →

Climate in Ashley

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Ashley has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter
60° / 37°Spring
82° / 59°Summer
63° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: South Branch LibraryWilkes-Barre · 1.4 miles · 20 hrs a week

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