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Ashland, Nebraska

city · Saunders County

At a glance

3,071
Population
$249,700
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$408,487
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$866/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$89,408
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
26.5 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
99.77%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing0% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost5% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates36%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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