At a Glance
Median Income
$37,885
$24,813 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $174,080
Median Rent
$787/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.6% smoking rate
How Afton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Afton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Afton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Afton residents earn a median household income of $37,885 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,813. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,376 business establishments, including 504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Afton is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,080. Median rent is $787/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.4% of adults in Afton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Afton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,086
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,885
Per Capita$24,813
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$787
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$174,080
Housing Units501
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation979 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Afton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 504 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.