Living in Avalon, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avalon · Census data 2020–2024
Avalon has 886 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $88,125 (18% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $280,600, the median rent is $1,679/month.
Avalon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avalon at a glance
- Population
- 886
- Median age
- 49.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $88,125State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $280,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,679/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Avalon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; home values 22% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Avalon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avalon the median home value is $280,600, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,679 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,690 a month in housing costs.
Avalon median household income
The median household income in Avalon is $88,125 and the income per person is $44,755. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Avalon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 449
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.12
Avalon demographics
- Population
- 886
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 417
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avalon ›
Education in Avalon
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Avalon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avalon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Avalon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 886 | $88,125 | $280,600 | $1,679 |
| Mulat | 307 | $151,042 | $415,700 | — |
| Pea Ridge | 3,560 | $59,628 | $220,800 | $1,252 |
| Garcon Point | 563 | $108,983 | $357,800 | — |
| Ferry Pass | 30,053 | $61,689 | $260,100 | $1,383 |
| Bagdad | 4,466 | $82,034 | $227,900 | $945 |
| Pace | 26,282 | $80,701 | $293,800 | $1,282 |
| Milton | 10,733 | $76,301 | $233,100 | $1,455 |
| Pensacola | 54,036 | $74,212 | $314,400 | $1,322 |
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What is the median household income in Avalon, FL?
The median household income in Avalon is $88,125, 18% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $280,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Avalon?
The median gross rent in Avalon is $1,679 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Avalon, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; home values 22% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Avalon?
The median age in Avalon is 49.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Avalon?
The average commute to work in Avalon is 32 minutes; 21.1% 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?
23.9% 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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