About Ashland
Ashland is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin. Most of the city is in Ashland County, with a portion extending into Bayfield County.
The community combines waterfront parks, established neighborhoods, a traditional downtown, schools, healthcare, local businesses and access to Chequamegon Bay. Ashland also serves as a gateway to Bayfield, the Apostle Islands region and northern Wisconsin forests.
What Ashland is known for
- Lake Superior and Chequamegon Bay
- Historic downtown murals and architecture
- Waterfront parks, beaches and walking paths
- Northland College and community education
- Fishing, boating, paddling and winter recreation
- Convenient access to Bayfield and the Apostle Islands region
Living in Ashland
Ashland offers apartments, duplexes, older homes, historic houses, established single-family neighborhoods and residential properties near the lake or surrounding wooded areas. Housing costs vary based on property type, condition, lot size, lake views and proximity to downtown, schools or major roads.
A complete household budget should include housing, property taxes, utilities, insurance, transportation, heating, snow removal and exterior maintenance related to northern Wisconsin weather.