The Town FilesAshland, New York
Town in Greene County · population 682 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,300
- Household income
- $69,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 89 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 55.2
Ashland is a town of 682 people in Greene County, New York. The median home is worth $247,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 97% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of New York towns, better for retirees than 84% of New York towns.
How Ashland ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ashland is worth $247,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $69,583, which is more affordable than 32% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,140 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ashland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,140 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $69,583 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 48.5% | — |
Who lives in Ashland
| People | Ashland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Ashland
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 88.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Ashland since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on August 3, 2018 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 3, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 17, 2010.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4085: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 14,167 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,727 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Ashland itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Ashland
- Prattsville, NY4.0 mi · 774 people · home $154,400
- Conesville, NY5.4 mi · 687 people · home $214,300
- Windham, NY6.0 mi · 1,708 people · home $315,600
- Jewett, NY7.7 mi · 879 people · home $297,900
- Lexington, NY7.8 mi · 770 people · home $419,200
- Gilboa, NY9.8 mi · 1,111 people · home $219,600
- Roxbury, NY9.9 mi · 2,247 people · home $271,000
- Durham, NY10.0 mi · 2,627 people · home $245,300
Ashland questions
Is Ashland, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ashland scores better for retirees than 84% of New York towns and quieter than 97%. 32.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.2).
How much does a house cost in Ashland?
The median owner-occupied home in Ashland is valued at $247,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,583, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,140 a month.
What is the weather like in Ashland?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 88.6 inches of snow.
Does Ashland get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Ashland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on August 3, 2018. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)