At a Glance
Home Value
$292,400
Zillow: $545,581
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.7%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
12.6% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avon is $292,400 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,581. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
42.9% of adults in Avon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avon has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population364
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$34,209
Unemployment18.7%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
Home Value$292,400
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$545,581
Housing Units1,730
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain61.2 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Avon was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 351 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.