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Ashley, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 2,632 · #360 in Pennsylvania
Ashley, Pennsylvania

Ashley is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, one mile (1.6 km) from Wilkes-Barre. The population was 2,588 at the 2020 census..

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About Ashley

Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Ashley is a small town with an estimated population of 2,632.

Ashley holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,830 residents per square mile.

What Makes Ashley Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Ashley — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Ashley

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Ashley

  • New China — chinese
  • Abe's Hot Dogs
  • Charlie's Cafe
  • Ferris' Lunch
  • Kelsey's Restaurant
  • Lee Park Grill
  • Margarita Azul — mexican
  • Milazzo's Pizza
  • Newtown Cafe
  • Pizza Bella — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ashley

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ashley

  • Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
  • Lee Park El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)2,632
Rank in state#360 of 1,013
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density2,830/sq mi
Coordinates41.2127, -75.8994

🗺️ Map of Ashley