At a Glance
Median Income
$51,156
$42,245 per capita
Home Value
$154,200
Zillow: $186,758
Median Rent
$917/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
397/100K
1,124/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $51,156 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,245. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avalon is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,758. Median rent is $917/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Avalon reports 397 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,124/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Avalon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avalon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,689
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density7,563/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,156
Per Capita$42,245
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,200
Rent$917
Ownership40.8%
Zillow$186,758
Housing Units2,961
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent397/100K
Property1,124/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault330/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation934 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Avalon was founded in 1800.
The median home in Avalon was built in 1952.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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