At a Glance
Median Income
$64,167
$31,744 per capita
Home Value
$195,700
Zillow: $495,165
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.9% smoking rate
How Avoca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avoca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avoca a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avoca residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,744. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avoca is $195,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,165. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
21.3% of adults in Avoca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population811
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$31,744
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,700
Rent$1,250
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$495,165
Housing Units265
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Avoca was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.