At a Glance
Median Income
$94,302
$36,210 per capita
Home Value
$162,200
Zillow: $268,939
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
11.6% smoking rate
How Avondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avondale residents earn a median household income of $94,302 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,210. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,891 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avondale is $162,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,939. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
14.2% of adults in Avondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,302
Per Capita$36,210
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$8,764M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,200
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$268,939
Housing Units116
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,556 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Avondale was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.