Living in Avon, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Avon has 694 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $50,000 (40% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $62,200, the median rent is $875/month.
Avon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avon at a glance
- Population
- 694
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $62,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Avon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
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 $62,200, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $926 a month in housing costs.
Avon median household income
The median household income in Avon is $50,000 and the income per person is $29,056. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 382
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 25.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.44
Avon demographics
- Population
- 694
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avon ›
Education in Avon
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 694 | $50,000 | $62,200 | $875 |
| Prairie City | 378 | $60,694 | $91,500 | $717 |
| Bushnell | 2,677 | $67,518 | $71,900 | $648 |
| London Mills | 328 | $53,125 | $64,400 | $1,107 |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | $61,653 | $99,600 | $732 |
| Marietta | 132 | $52,500 | $65,000 | — |
| Roseville | 823 | $58,203 | $85,700 | $859 |
| Fairview | 324 | $58,125 | $91,400 | $706 |
| Bardolph | 204 | $28,750 | $49,300 | — |
More for people moving to Avon
Avon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Avon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Avon, IL?
The median household income in Avon is $50,000, 40% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $62,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Avon?
The median gross rent in Avon is $875 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Avon, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Avon?
The median age in Avon is 43.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Avon?
The average commute to work in Avon is 26 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avon?
The unemployment rate in Avon is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avon?
11.6% 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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