Avon, MN

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,493 Population 878/sq mi density
$90,987 Median Income $43,935 per capita
$240,400 Home Value $374,528 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,264 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,987 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,987
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $240,400
15% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 70/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.9%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,013
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,493
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density878/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,987
Per Capita$43,935
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$12,618M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,400
Rent$1,013
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$374,528

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property1,264/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary281/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,130 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+96.5%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Libraries10

Is Avon a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Avon has a population of 1,493 with a density of 878 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

1,493
Total Population
878
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Avon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avon is $90,987, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Avon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,987
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,935
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
IRS Avg AGI$79,564

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,733
County GDP$12,618M

Business (County)

Restaurants391
Healthcare529
Retail642
Manufacturing231

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,101
46% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Avon is $240,400, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,013 (13% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $374,528.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,400
15% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$374,528
Median List Price$309,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$309,900
$/Sq Ft$316
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,013
13% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,101
46% above US avg
Effective Rate2.12%
In Avon, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate72.8%
Premature Death6,211/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access77.6%
Healthcare Facilities529
Avon has a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,264 per 100,000 (36% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent70.2/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape70.2/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,264.0/100K
36% below US avg
Burglary280.9/100K
Theft912.9/100K
Vehicle Theft70.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Avon has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.0 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall57.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,130 ft (344 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density878/sq mi
Coordinates45.6055°N, 94.4477°W
County FIPS27145
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below US avg
High School+96.5%
School Test Score6.08
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density878/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities529
Restaurants391
Retail Stores642

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Work from Home8.0%

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