Retiring in Ashland, Oregon

Overview

Small-town arts scene built around the Shakespeare Festival, tucked in the Siskiyou foothills.

Home Price

Homes in Ashland typically range from $331k to $596k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Ashland's cost of living index is 103.4 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 80°F and winter daytime temperatures around 39°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 72/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Ashland scores a safety index of 78.9/100 and a political stability score of 7.9/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 409 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Museums
• Live music
• Farmers markets

Things to Consider

• Wildfire smoke season
• Limited direct flights