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Ashton, IL

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Population
929
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
826 ft
Median Home Value
$114,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$898/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,778
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Ashton

Ashton is a quiet, tight-knit village in northern Illinois's Lee County, home to roughly 1,000 people. Situated along Route 38 between Dixon and Rochelle, it gives residents a peaceful, rural setting with straightforward access to larger nearby cities for shopping, dining, and commuting. The quiet streets and wide-open farmland create an easygoing atmosphere that appeals to anyone looking to escape the hustle of busier metro areas.

Ashton, Illinois (7994743789)

Local kids attend the Ashton-Franklin Center school district, which shares resources with neighboring Franklin Grove and houses the junior high and high school right in Ashton. When it comes to getting outdoors, Griffith Park and the town playground offer plenty of green space along with a popular summer splash pad. The village also comes together throughout the year for community staples like downtown car shows, town-wide garage sales, Fall Fest, and the annual Christmas Walk.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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