Avon, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Avon is a small town in New York with a population of 3,415. Residents earn $72,976 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,415 Population 1,084/sq mi density
$72,976 Median Income $39,916 per capita
$182,700 Home Value
$878 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,976 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $878/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,976
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $182,700
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.4%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $878
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,415
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,976
Per Capita$39,916
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$3,092M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,700
Rent$878
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation634 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute21 min
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Is Avon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avon receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Avon 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 is $72,976, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avon is $182,700, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Avon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 51.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Avon has a population of 3,415 with a density of 1,084 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

3,415
Total Population
1,084
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Avon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avon is $72,976, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.7% 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$72,976
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,916
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$70,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,495
County GDP$3,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare119
Retail201
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.0 min
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Avon is $182,700, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $878 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,700
35% below US avg
Median List Price$255,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$255,950
$/Sq Ft$215
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$878
25% below US avg
Rent Burden30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Rate4.48%
In Avon, 31.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death5,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities119

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Avon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall51.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation634 ft (193 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,084/sq mi
Coordinates42.9128°N, 77.7465°W
County FIPS36051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 21.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.4%
4% below US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,084/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants133
Retail Stores201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.0 min
Work from Home6.5%

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