At a Glance
Median Income
$66,458
$32,902 per capita
Home Value
$198,200
Zillow: $278,193
Median Rent
$700/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
2,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avon residents earn a median household income of $66,458 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,902. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avon is $198,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,193. Median rent is $700/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Avon reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,432/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Avon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,532
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,110/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,458
Per Capita$32,902
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,200
Rent$700
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$278,193
Housing Units699
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property2,432/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation512 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Avon was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.