City profile
Ashland, OR
Jackson County · Population 21,259
Ashland is a town in Jackson County, OR with about 21,259 residents and a typical home value near $584,000. It is 130 miles from Eugene, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
44°F
Summer avg
69°F
Sunny days / yr
150
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$583,800
Typical monthly housing
$3,589
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
125
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Earthquake, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
235 mi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 46% Democratic / 52% Republican
Community
Population
21,259
Black population
0.1%
County
Jackson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 21,259 residents
- Typical home value about $584,000
- 130 miles from Eugene, OR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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