At a Glance
Median Income
$63,636
$34,117 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
Zillow: $216,669
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Avella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avella a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avella residents earn a median household income of $63,636 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,117. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avella is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,669. Median rent is $1,224/month, with 37.5% 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 1938.
Education
13.6% of adults in Avella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avella has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population702
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$63,636
Per Capita$34,117
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$1,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$1,224
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$216,669
Housing Units367
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,158 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute48 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Avella was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.