Avondale, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Avondale is a small town in Colorado with a population of 298. Residents earn $94,302 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
298 Population 473/sq mi density
$94,302 Median Income $36,210 per capita
$162,200 Home Value $257,403 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,302 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,200 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,302
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $162,200
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.2%
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.2%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population298
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 24%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,302
Per Capita$36,210
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$8,764M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$257,403

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain12.0 in/yr
Elevation4,556 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Libraries8

Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avondale receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Avondale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avondale is $94,302, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avondale is $162,200, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Avondale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches, including 28.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Avondale has a population of 298 with a density of 473 people per square mile. The median age is 55.7 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (23.8%).

Population

298
Total Population
473
People / sq mi
55.7yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Avondale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.4%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.6%
31% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Avondale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avondale is $94,302, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Avondale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,302
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,210
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
IRS Avg AGI$60,729

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,891
County GDP$8,764M

Business (County)

Restaurants343
Healthcare445
Retail492
Manufacturing94

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,022
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Avondale is $162,200, 42% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $257,403.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,200
42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$257,403

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,022
14% below US avg
Effective Rate1.86%
In Avondale, 32.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.2%
0% below US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death13,502/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities445

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Avondale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.0 inches
68% below US avg
Snowfall28.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,556 ft (1,389 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates38.2352°N, 104.3482°W
County FIPS08101
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.3%
D 46.2%

Winner: Republican by 5.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
58% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density473/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities445
Restaurants343
Retail Stores492

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

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