At a Glance
Median Income
$59,417
$30,878 per capita
Violent Crime
460/100K
7,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Avery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avery 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
Avery residents earn a median household income of $59,417 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,878. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Avery reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,000/100K.
Education
60.0% of adults in Avery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avery has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population199
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,417
Per Capita$30,878
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$412,314
Housing Units423
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property7,000/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,462 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Avery was built in 1982.
44.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.