Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $784.48k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $21k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -9%

At a glance

Ashland holds an overall Houseberry score of 2.3/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.5/5) and public spaces (3.5/5), at a median home price of $784.48k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $21,000. The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.4/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Everyday convenience, Youth center anchor, Transit access to BART

Ashland moves with a working‐town pace. It is diverse, practical, and budget‐friendlier than most of the inner East Bay, with a big mix of post‐war cottages, duplexes, and garden apartments on modest lots. Blocks feel lively and utilitarian rather than polished, and you’ll see everyday businesses and family‐run eateries woven through the housing. Convenience is the calling card. Daily errands are simple, parks and playgrounds are dotted through the area, and the REACH Ashland Youth Center gives residents a true community hub for sports, arts, and programs. Commuters lean on frequent buses, quick links to Bay Fair or San Leandro BART, and fast freeway access to 580, 238, and 880. Trade‐offs include heavier traffic, freeway noise, and varied upkeep as the housing stock is older and many properties are rentals.

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Overall Score : 2.3
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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Neighborhood Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Ashland out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 76° highs, and it gets about 19 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDSep 76°
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Rank in Ashland
1st of 1
Across the Bay Area
36th percentile
Rain per year
19 in
Warmest month
Sep 76° avg high
Summer day
56° → 74°F
Winter day
43° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Colonial Acres Elementary PrimaryK-5
0.8/5
Corvallis Elementary PrimaryK-5
2/5
Grant Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.5/5
Hesperian Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.4/5
Edendale Middle Middle6-8
1.7/5
Washington Manor Middle Middle6-9
2.8/5
San Lorenzo High High9-12
2.4/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Median Price

Ashland FAQs9 answers

Is Ashland a good place to live?

Ashland holds an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.5/5) and public spaces (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.4/5).

Is Ashland safe?

Ashland scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score.

What do homes in Ashland cost?

The median home price in Ashland is $784.48k, compared with $721.27k for Ashland as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $21,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Ashland rising or falling?

The median home price in Ashland is up about 4.1% over the past 12 months, from $753.61k to $784.48k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Ashland?

Schools serving Ashland include Colonial Acres Elementary (0.8/5), Corvallis Elementary (2.0/5), Grant Elementary (2.5/5), Hesperian Elementary (1.4/5) and Edendale Middle (1.7/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Ashland?

Ashland receives 78% of its possible sunshine. Summer days run 56° to 74°F and winter days 43° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.

Is Ashland walkable to shops and restaurants?

Ashland scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5.

What is Ashland known for?

Ashland is associated with Everyday convenience, Youth center anchor and Transit access to BART.

What are the downsides of living in Ashland?

Ashland scores lowest on schools (1.8/5) and safety (2.4/5).

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