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Ashland, KY

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A charming riverside community with a personality all its own

Suburb Commuter River Nature Outdoors Affordable

Ashland is a small city on the bank of the Ohio River on the northeast corner of Kentucky. The city serves as a major economic and cultural hub for the region: the Ashland Commercial Historic District is loaded with historic buildings like the Camayo Arcade, unique cafes and bistros, countless specialty shops, and the landmark Paramount Arts Center.

The city’s enormous Central Park is a popular hangout on sunny days, with a walking trail, a tranquil pond, and a baseball diamond. Just north of town, residents enjoy close access to huge swaths of nature preserves, with thousands of acres to explore in Dean Forest and Crown City Wildlife Area. Huntington, West Virginia is only fifteen miles to the east, making it easy to hop over for business or pleasure.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ashland, KY is $564 for a studio, $675 for one bedroom, $781 for two bedrooms, and $986 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$675/month
761 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ashland, KY is 11.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ashland is 26.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $564 - $986. You can expect to pay 9.2% less for groceries, 4.2% less for utilities, and 1.7% less for transportation.

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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Poage Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

299 Students

6
out of 10

Hager Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

357 Students

5
out of 10

Oakview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

293 Students

5
out of 10

Charles Russell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

213 Students

5
out of 10

Summit Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

4
out of 10

Ashland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

687 Students

4
out of 10

Boyd County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

620 Students

3
out of 10

Fairview High School

Public

Grades 6-12

342 Students

3
out of 10

Paul G. Blazer High School

Public

Grades 9-12

893 Students

5
out of 10

Boyd County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

911 Students

4
out of 10

Fairview High School

Public

Grades 6-12

342 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
  • Wayne National Forest-Ironton District

Airports

  • Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.