Avonmore, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Avonmore is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,008. Residents earn $50,417 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,008 Population 686/sq mi density
$50,417 Median Income $28,972 per capita
$88,800 Home Value $142,606 Zillow
$750 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,417
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,800
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.3%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,008
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$28,972
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,800
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$142,606

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation870 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+89.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Libraries22

Is Avonmore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avonmore 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, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Avonmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avonmore is $50,417, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avonmore is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Avonmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 45.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Avonmore has a population of 1,008 with a density of 686 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 2.8% Black.

Population

1,008
Total Population
686
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Avonmore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avonmore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avonmore is $50,417, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Avonmore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,417
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,972
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Avonmore is $88,800, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $142,606.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,800
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$142,606

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate6.88%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access89.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,116

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Avonmore has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall45.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation870 ft (265 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density686/sq mi
Coordinates40.5272°N, 79.4698°W
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.3%
49% below US avg
High School+89.9%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density686/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Work from Home4.4%

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