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Avalon, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,373 Population 1,167/sq mi density
$91,713 Median Income $37,155 per capita
$902,800 Home Value $907,027 Zillow
$2,087 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 1,075 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,713 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$902,800 home value, $2,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Avalon, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,713
22% above
$37,155 per capita
Home Value
$902,800
220% above
Zillow: $907,027
Median Rent
$2,087/mo
79% above
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
29% below
1,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
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)

Income
122%
Home Value
320%
Rent
179%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
71%
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.