At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$24,254 per capita
Home Value
$153,400
Zillow: $320,816
Median Rent
$875/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.5% smoking rate
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avalon residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,254. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 636 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avalon is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,816. Median rent is $875/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
4.0% of adults in Avalon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avalon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population343
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$24,254
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$875
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$320,816
Housing Units127
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation838 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Avalon was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.