At a Glance
Median Income
$36,845
$24,761 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
Zillow: $207,755
Median Rent
$909/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.3% smoking rate
How Avon Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avon Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avon Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avon Park residents earn a median household income of $36,845 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,761. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,672 business establishments, including 157 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avon Park is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,755. Median rent is $909/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
11.8% of adults in Avon Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avon Park has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,879
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density969/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,845
Per Capita$24,761
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$3,825M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,600
Rent$909
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$207,755
Housing Units4,963
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation143 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Avon Park was founded in 1884.
The median home in Avon Park was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Sebring Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 157 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.