Living in Avalon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avalon · Census data 2020–2024
Avalon has 3,338 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $105,139 (6% higher than the California median), the median home value is $936,000, the median rent is $2,006/month.
Avalon at a glance
- Population
- 3,338
- Median age
- 41.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,139State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $936,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,006/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Avalon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the California median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Avalon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avalon the median home value is $936,000, 181% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,006 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Avalon median household income
The median household income in Avalon is $105,139 and the income per person is $43,083. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Avalon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,014
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 31.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.39
31.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Avalon has many vacation and second homes.
Avalon demographics
- Population
- 3,338
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 1,374
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avalon ›
Education in Avalon
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Avalon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avalon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 40.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 43.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Avalon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 3,338 | $105,139 | $936,000 | $2,006 |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 40,864 | $179,623 | $1,609,400 | $3,501 |
| Rolling Hills | 1,509 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 8,131 | $191,895 | $1,692,600 | $3,501 |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 12,925 | $242,014 | $2,000,001 | $3,217 |
| Huntington Beach | 195,240 | $120,919 | $1,100,000 | $2,510 |
| Lomita | 20,225 | $93,810 | $831,500 | $1,961 |
| Long Beach | 455,548 | $87,430 | $806,600 | $1,871 |
| Seal Beach | 24,722 | $85,964 | $486,800 | $2,649 |
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What is the median household income in Avalon, CA?
The median household income in Avalon is $105,139, 6% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Avalon?
The median home value in Avalon is $936,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Avalon?
The median gross rent in Avalon is $2,006 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Avalon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the California median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Avalon?
The median age in Avalon is 41.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Avalon?
The average commute to work in Avalon is 12 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avalon?
The unemployment rate in Avalon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avalon?
26.8% of adults in Avalon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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