Median Income
$48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value
$142,300
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,342
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
57% lower than US avg
How Avondale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population322
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2,300/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$31,297
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.3%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,300
Rent$1,342
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$182,700
Rent Burden38.3%
Health
Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%
Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Avondale receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. 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 $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Avondale is $142,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,342 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Avondale has a population of 322 with a density of 2,300 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 5% Black.
Population
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
The median household income in Avondale is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,297 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.3% |
The median home value in Avondale is $142,300, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,342 (15% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $182,700.
Home Values
| Census Median | $142,300 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,700 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,342 |
| 15% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 38.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Avondale, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Avondale vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 74.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
Food & Exercise