At a Glance
Median Income
$68,103
$39,477 per capita
Home Value
$166,600
Zillow: $211,741
Median Rent
$987/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $68,103 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,477. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avoca is $166,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,741. Median rent is $987/month, with 25.9% 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.
Safety & Crime
Avoca reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 277/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Avoca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,523
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2,474/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,103
Per Capita$39,477
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,600
Rent$987
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$211,741
Housing Units1,268
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property277/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation703 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Avoca was founded in 1871.
The median home in Avoca was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.