Apartments for rent in Ashland, OR

Ashland, a town in Oregon, has a population of slightly less than 21,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than they do nationally (14%). Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 45% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,145 a month is slightly above the state average.

With an average commute time of about 20 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Ashland residents find that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 33% of residents, while public transportation is not used extensively. Walking (5%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number is much higher than the national average.

If you're looking for a number of career options, Ashland has a surplus. The four most common industries are healthcare, entertainment, retail, and education. Together, these industries make up 28% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just under $69K, Ashland workers earn roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Ashland, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Ashland has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 16% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 23% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.