The Town FilesAshland City, Tennessee
Town in Cheatham County · population 5,193 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $294,100
- Household income
- $79,231
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 37.6
Ashland City is a town of 5,193 people in Cheatham County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $294,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better transit than 84% of Tennessee towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Tennessee towns.
How Ashland City ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ashland City is worth $294,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $79,231, which is more affordable than 50% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,336 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ashland City | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,336 | $863 |
| Median household income | $79,231 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ashland City
| People | Ashland City | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in Ashland City
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 52.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashland City since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 3, 2020 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 189 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Cheatham County since 1996
Cheatham County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cheatham County
Cheatham County had 9,759 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,841 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Ashland City itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Ashland City
5 public schools with 1,910 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham Co Central | 9-12 | 553 | 16.3 |
| Cheatham Middle School | 5-8 | 531 | 15.6 |
| Ashland City Elementary | PK-4 | 418 | 18.2 |
| East Cheatham Elementary | PK-4 | 388 | 21.6 |
| Riverside Academy | K-12 | 20 | 4.0 |
Towns near Ashland City
- Pleasant View, TN9.2 mi · 4,807 people · home $390,900
- Coopertown, TN11.5 mi · 4,480 people · home $421,500
- Kingston Springs, TN12.8 mi · 2,824 people · home $426,500
- Belle Meade, TN14.6 mi · 2,901 people · home $2,000,001
- White Bluff, TN14.7 mi · 3,862 people · home $279,900
- Nashville-Davidson, TN15.0 mi · 689,447 people · home $413,600
- Forest Hills, TN16.9 mi · 5,038 people · home $1,413,100
- Greenbrier, TN17.7 mi · 6,898 people · home $321,900
Ashland City questions
Is Ashland City, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ashland City scores better for retirees than 24% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 29%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Ashland City?
The median owner-occupied home in Ashland City is valued at $294,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,231, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,336 a month.
What is the weather like in Ashland City?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Ashland City get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashland City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2020. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)