At a Glance
Median Income
$109,113
$87,829 per capita
Home Value
$1,349,000
Zillow: $1,065,125
Median Rent
$1,891/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
2,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Avon-by-the-Sea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avon-by-the-Sea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avon-by-the-Sea a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avon-by-the-Sea residents earn a median household income of $109,113 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,829. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avon-by-the-Sea is $1,349,000 , 379% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,065,125. Median rent is $1,891/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Avon-by-the-Sea reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,039/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.1% of adults in Avon-by-the-Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avon-by-the-Sea has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,801
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density4,188/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,113
Per Capita$87,829
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
F
Home Value$1,349,000
Rent$1,891
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$1,065,125
Housing Units1,260
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property2,039/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary283/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Avon-by-the-Sea was founded in 1900.
The median home in Avon-by-the-Sea was built in 1953.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.