New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Avalon is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,478. Residents earn $143,482 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
Based on current data, Avalon receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Avalon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Avalon is $143,482, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Avalon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Avalon is $1,756,100, making it a premium housing market at 523% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,615 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Avalon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 14,801 per 100,000, 655% above the national average.
Avalon is a highly educated community — 69.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Avalon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $143,482 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $117,552 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,478 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,020 |
| County GDP | $7,801M |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Healthcare | 236 |
| Retail | 613 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.47% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
| Census Median | $1,756,100 |
| 523% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,665,281 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,909 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 2.4% |
| Inventory | 42 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,615 |
| 39% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.47% |
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.5% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Total Violent | 76.7/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 76.7/100K |
| Total Property | 14,800.6/100K |
| 655% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 4,447.9/100K |
| Theft | 10,276.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0865°N, 74.7390°W |
| County FIPS | 34009 |
Winner: Republican by 19.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.7% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Retail Stores | 613 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |