Living in Avon, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Avon has 18,946 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $154,058 (61% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $479,700, the median rent is $1,857/month.
Avon at a glance
- Population
- 18,946
- Median age
- 44.3State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $154,058State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $479,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,857/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Avon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Avon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avon the median home value is $479,700, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,857 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,221 a month in housing costs.
Avon median household income
The median household income in Avon is $154,058 and the income per person is $87,483. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,068
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.46
Avon demographics
- Population
- 18,946
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 7,575
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avon ›
Education in Avon
73.1% of adults 25 and older in Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 36.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 18,946 | $154,058 | $479,700 | $1,857 |
| Canton Valley | 1,186 | $91,678 | $322,700 | $981 |
| Farmington | 27,134 | $141,120 | $432,700 | $1,807 |
| Collinsville | 3,963 | $94,815 | $395,500 | $1,455 |
| Weatogue | 2,672 | $163,714 | $432,800 | $2,950 |
| West Hartford | 63,620 | $129,890 | $411,000 | $1,756 |
| Canton | 10,144 | $117,991 | $395,300 | $1,403 |
| Burlington | 9,680 | $165,120 | $418,700 | $1,427 |
| Simsbury | 25,066 | $157,907 | $443,500 | $2,203 |
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Avon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Avon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Avon, CT?
The median household income in Avon is $154,058, 61% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (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 $479,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Avon?
The median gross rent in Avon is $1,857 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is Avon, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Avon?
The median age in Avon is 44.3 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Avon?
The average commute to work in Avon is 25 minutes; 33.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avon?
The unemployment rate in Avon is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avon?
73.1% 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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