Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Avon is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,493. Residents earn $90,987 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Avon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Avon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Avon is $90,987, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Avon is $240,400, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Avon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,264 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Avon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 57.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,987 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,935 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.12% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $240,400 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $374,528 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $316 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.12% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Total Violent | 70.2/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 70.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,264.0/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 280.9/100K |
| Theft | 912.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 70.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.0 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,130 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6055°N, 94.4477°W |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |