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Ashland, Alabama

town · Madison County (primary) , Clay County

At a glance

1,797
Population
$159,300
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$184,090
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$366/mo
Median rent
73% below U.S. median
$42,308
Median household income
46% below U.S. median
22.5 min
Average commute
72.1%
Homes with broadband
32.08%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost25% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college56 mi
High school graduates80.6%
College graduates16.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Department serves as a catalyst for economic development in Huntsville and Madison County, providing resources, connections, and support to startups, growing companies, and established industries.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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