Living in Avon, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Avon has 359 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $63,125 (16% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $141,700, the median rent is $465/month.
Avon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avon at a glance
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 47.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $63,125State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $141,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $465/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Avon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
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 $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $465 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
Avon median household income
The median household income in Avon is $63,125 and the income per person is $29,628. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 334
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 53.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.32
53.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Avon has many vacation and second homes.
Avon demographics
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avon ›
Education in Avon
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 359 | $63,125 | $141,700 | $465 |
| Strong | 1,249 | $47,557 | $183,900 | $920 |
| Phillips | 1,094 | $45,385 | $190,800 | $483 |
| Temple | 824 | $56,087 | $210,200 | $1,458 |
| Weld | 459 | $62,083 | $268,600 | — |
| New Vineyard | 607 | $61,806 | $190,000 | $925 |
| Farmington | 8,157 | $54,276 | $166,600 | $902 |
| Wilton | 3,862 | $63,396 | $202,000 | $446 |
| Industry | 988 | $63,056 | $205,600 | $1,049 |
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Avon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Avon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Avon, ME?
The median household income in Avon is $63,125, 16% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $141,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Avon?
The median gross rent in Avon is $465 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Avon, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Avon?
The median age in Avon is 47.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Avon?
The average commute to work in Avon is 42 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avon?
The unemployment rate in Avon is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avon?
15.4% 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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