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Avon Park, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Highlands County County
Avon Park, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Avon Park a Good Place to Live?
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 4.1% (14% 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 $206,713. 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.
Safety & Crime
Avon Park reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,635/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.