At a Glance
Median Income
$91,713
$37,155 per capita
Home Value
$902,800
Zillow: $907,027
Median Rent
$2,087/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
1,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Avalon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avalon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avalon a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avalon residents earn a median household income of $91,713 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,155. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avalon is $902,800 , 220% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $907,027. Median rent is $2,087/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Avalon reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,075/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Avalon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avalon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,373
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,167/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,713
Per Capita$37,155
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
F
Home Value$902,800
Rent$2,087
Ownership34.2%
Zillow$907,027
Housing Units2,056
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property1,075/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault215/100K
Burglary188/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute10 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Avalon was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.