At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$37,848 per capita
Home Value
$157,400
Zillow: $200,474
Median Rent
$705/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.2% smoking rate
How Avon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avon residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,848. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,720 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avon is $157,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,474. Median rent is $705/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
24.5% of adults in Avon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avon has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population388
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$37,848
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$8,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,400
Rent$705
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$200,474
Housing Units218
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation270 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Avon was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.