Best Places to Live in Ash, Michigan

Living in Ash, MI is an enjoyable experience for many people. The area is full of natural beauty, with plenty of parks, forests and trails to explore. There are also many amenities available in town, from shopping centers to restaurants and cafes. The community itself is very friendly and welcoming to newcomers. While the population of Ash is small compared to most cities, there is still a wide variety of activities and fun things to do in the area. Living in Ash allows you to enjoy a slower pace of life with a strong sense of community spirit. Small port city - Southeastern Michigan along Lake Erie between Detroit and Toledo.

State: Michigan
County: Monroe County
Metro Area: Monroe Metro Area
City: Ash

Zip Codes: 48117
Cost of Living: -9.1% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 593 ft above sea level

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Ash, Mi Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Small-town feel
Historic interest
Low crime rates

Cons
Entertainment
Economic cycles
Winter climate

What Bert Has To Say About Monroe Metro Area

Monroe is an old manufacturing and port city along the western shore of Lake Erie between Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. This typically Midwestern town contains numerous early-20th-century homes on shaded streets and some historic attractions related to the residence of General George A. Custer. It is quiet, with plenty of water recreation.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ash is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ash jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ash's cost of living is 9.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ash's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, August and July are the most pleasant months in Ash, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Monroe county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 60.4% to 37.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ash's population is 7,826 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ash is Real Estate: $254,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.5%.

SCHOOLS

Ash public schools spend $12,081 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19 students per teacher in Ash. More Education

Best Places to Live in Ash Rankings

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Housing Market in Ash

It's a good time to buy in Ash. Home Appreciation is up 8.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ash is $254,200.

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