At a Glance
Median Income
$36,563
$20,019 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
Zillow: $174,389
Median Rent
$833/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
20.7% smoking rate
How Avinger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avinger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avinger a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avinger residents earn a median household income of $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,019. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avinger is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,389. Median rent is $833/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
11.2% of adults in Avinger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avinger has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$20,019
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$833
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$174,389
Housing Units222
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death14,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation394 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute49 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Avinger was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.