Although located within the Ashland city limits, Normal is a suburban enclave just west of the Ohio River. Businesses and industrial areas hug the eastern side of the community, providing nearby employment, while the residential streets are buffered by mature trees, giving a little more privacy than is afforded in Downtown Ashland, 3 miles away. "People like that it's quiet out there but you can go visit Camp Landing or specialty shops and boutiques downtown. It feels kind of rural, but it's still close to everything," says Vineta Maynard, a local Realtor with Realty Exchange Commercial/Residential Brokerage. Yet, with a direct route leading to the city, residents in Normal get some of the same perks residents downtown enjoy. "Ashland's location is desirable in the fact it borders two other states, only a bridge away. Portsmouth, Ohio and Huntington, WV are reasonable distances for work or recreation," says Bea Rice, a local Broker with Ross Real Estate Services who has been selling in the area since 2003.
Normal is a residential unincorporated community located within the city ode to Ashland, KY.
Normal, KY feels rural but it is within a short drive to everything.
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A mixed Ashland market that's expected to grow
With some homes dating back to the 1920s, Normal's architecture varies from American Foursquares to wood-sided traditionals and cottage homes. "Normal is mostly single-family homes, with most having larger lots, some with acreage," Rice says. Spread out along loosely grouped subdivisions, homes feature wide front porches, original brick foundations and vintage details like dormer windows. Most properties sell from $50,000 to $120,000, with larger, more recently built homes going for a bit more, from $330,000 to $500,000, and featuring over 3,000 square feet. "This area saw a boom in new residents during lockdown and our influx of out-of-area new homeowners, although slowed, has remained consistent, which hopefully will jumpstart our construction since newer builds in this area are desperately needed," Rice says. Normal has a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Ashland has a variety of house styles for different tastes.
Normal is a suburban enclave west of the Ohio River.
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Ashland Independent Schools in the community
Normal has several choices for education with Independent Schools providing the closest public option. Charles Russell Elementary receives a B-plus rating from Niche and is nearby on Russell Street. Ashland Middle School is just under 2 miles to the west near Paul G. Blazer High, which it feeds into. Ashland Middle earns a B-minus, while Blazer gets a B-plus. Niche also ranks Blazer the second-best public high school of the 14 in the greater Huntington area. Faith-based education is available at Holy Family Catholic School in Downtown Ashland. The school gets a B-plus grade.
Paul G Blazer High School is a public high school located in Ashland, Kentucky.
Ashland Middle School is ranked #187 in Kentucky Middle Schools.
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Heading outdoors near Normal
Normal has several public green spaces within the community and within driving distance. Oliverio Park is between 39th and 41st Streets and features playground equipment, picnic shelters and baseball diamonds. Steel Sports Park is just over a mile west on Russell Street. It has a track, ball fields, skateboard half pipes, swings and a soccer pitch. The Port of Ashland is downtown and offers views and fishing access along the Ohio River. Also, the Ashland Area YMCA is about 3 miles west off Highway 60. The facility has a fully equipped gym, an indoor pool and a basketball court. It also hosts group exercise classes like spin and water aerobics. Outside of Ashland's immediate area, Rice recommends parks like Yatesville, Greenbo and Grayson Lake State Resort Parks, which are between 45 minutes and an hour away.
The Port of Ashland is a serene place for relaxing and fishing.
Oliver Park is a serene outdoor space nestled in Ashland, KY.
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Shopping and dining at Ashland Town Center
Even though Normal is mostly residential, Dollar General and other stores are on Winchester Avenue, while the Ashland Food Fair, a local grocer, is on Blackburn Avenue. Midtown Mall is about 4 miles away with big box stores like Big Lots and Kroger, while Ashland Town Center is next door with retailers like JCPenney and restaurants like Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. Cheddar's is known for made-from-scratch American cuisine like spinach dip and New Orleans Pasta. Ashland Town Center is also home to SuperHero Creamery, an ice cream shop with comics and figurines.
The median household income in Normal, KY is approximately Y
Residents in Normal, KY love the thousands of quality products Kroger offers.
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Newly-built entertainment options around Normal
Normal honors its past at the C. B. Nuckolls Community Center & Black History Museum, a small museum established in 2022 and dedicated to exploring and preserving Black history in the area. A newly established entertainment option is Camp Landing Entertainment District, about 8 miles away via Highway 60. This mall includes a movie theater, restaurants like Smokin' J's Rib and Brewhouse, and Malibu Jack's Indoor Theme Park, which has mini golf, bowling and other games. Sandy's Racing and Gaming has a large floor full of slots and betting, as well as a quarter horse racetrack, which is the only one in the eastern part of Kentucky.
Smoking J's Rib and Brewhouse of Ashland serves ribs and other smoked meats.
People of all ages like to get their practice for bowling.
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Getting around the Ashland area
Located 3 miles south of Downtown Ashland, Normal offers accessibility to several commuter and work destinations around the area. Residents can drive into Ashland by taking Winchester Avenue 3 miles, or 6 minutes, to the north. About 15 miles to the southeast, Huntington is also less than 30 minutes away, with Interstate 64 passing south of the community. Medical services are available at UK-KDMC Medical Center, located on 23rd Street. "Currently, our largest employer is UK-KDMC Medical Center. It used to be called King's Daughters Medical Center, but it recently merged with the University of Kentucky Medical Center," Rice adds. For flights across the East Coast, Huntington Tri-State Airport is about 8 miles from Normal with service from two major airlines.
There are lots of amenities for residents downtown Ashland.
Kings Daughter Medical Center offers a wide range of medical services to the community.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Normal Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Normal, Ashland sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Normal, Ashland over the last 12 months is $120,050, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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