Avon Lake, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Avon Lake is a small city in Ohio with a population of 25,456. Residents earn $110,174 per year, which is 47% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
25,456 Population 2,287/sq mi density
$110,174 Median Income $60,146 per capita
$337,200 Home Value $415,704 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,174 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$337,200 home value, $1,500/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,174
47% higher than US avg
Home Value $337,200
20% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.3%
61% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,500
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Avon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population25,456
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density2,287/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,174
Per Capita$60,146
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$15,029M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$337,200
Rent$1,500
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$415,704

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation623 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Is Avon Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avon Lake receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Avon Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avon Lake is $110,174, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Avon Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avon Lake is $337,200, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Avon Lake is a highly educated community — 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Avon Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 43.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Avon Lake has a population of 25,456 with a density of 2,287 people per square mile. The median age is 43.7 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%).

Population

25,456
Total Population
2,287
People / sq mi
43.7yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
11.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Avon Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.3%
53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avon Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avon Lake is $110,174, which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Avon Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,174
47% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,146
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
IRS Avg AGI$73,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,969
County GDP$15,029M

Business (County)

Restaurants542
Healthcare693
Retail775
Manufacturing341

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,154
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Work from Home17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Avon Lake is $337,200, 20% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,500 (29% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $415,704.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$337,200
20% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$415,704
Median List Price$407,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$407,950
$/Sq Ft$200
Homes Sold16
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory40

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,500
29% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,000

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,154
76% above US avg
Effective Rate1.83%
In Avon Lake, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Avon Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death9,275/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities693

Crime Rates: Avon Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Avon Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall43.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density2,287/sq mi
Coordinates41.4945°N, 82.0161°W
County FIPS39093
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 46.7%

Winner: Republican by 5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.3%
61% above US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,287/sq mi
Total Area11.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities693
Restaurants542
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Work from Home17.6%

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