Living in Avon, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Avon has 5,972 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $89,027 (7% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $548,900, the median rent is $2,192/month.
Avon at a glance
- Population
- 5,972
- Median age
- 35.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $89,027State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $548,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,192/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Avon a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Colorado median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Avon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avon the median home value is $548,900, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,192 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,286 a month in housing costs.
Avon median household income
The median household income in Avon is $89,027 and the income per person is $55,166. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,434
- Owner-occupied
- 47.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.3%
- Vacant
- 42.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.33
42.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Avon has many vacation and second homes.
Avon demographics
- Population
- 5,972
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 5.6%
- Households
- 2,568
- Foreign-born
- 23.1%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avon ›
Education in Avon
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 9.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 5,972 | $89,027 | $548,900 | $2,192 |
| Edwards | 10,785 | $81,909 | $937,300 | $1,845 |
| Vail | 4,613 | $98,893 | $1,400,700 | $1,606 |
| Minturn | 993 | $111,944 | $1,103,100 | $2,104 |
| Red Cliff | 308 | $72,125 | $837,000 | $1,239 |
| Eagle | 7,442 | $110,398 | $695,100 | $1,820 |
| Silverthorne | 4,815 | $125,478 | $700,800 | $2,081 |
| Frisco | 2,825 | $113,506 | $891,400 | $1,954 |
| Gypsum | 8,941 | $115,564 | $633,000 | $2,183 |
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Avon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Avon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Avon, CO?
The median household income in Avon is $89,027, 7% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Avon?
The median home value in Avon is $548,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Avon?
The median gross rent in Avon is $2,192 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Avon, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Colorado median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Avon?
The median age in Avon is 35.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Avon?
The average commute to work in Avon is 21 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avon?
The unemployment rate in Avon is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avon?
38.8% of adults in Avon 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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