At a Glance
Median Income
$64,375
$27,482 per capita
Home Value
$91,100
Zillow: $317,869
Median Rent
$688/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avoca residents earn a median household income of $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,482. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avoca is $91,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,869. Median rent is $688/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Avoca reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Avoca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population981
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$27,482
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,100
Rent$688
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$317,869
Housing Units429
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,193 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Avoca was founded in 1794.
The median home in Avoca was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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