Living in Avon, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Avon has 4,774 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $130,625 (26% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $509,600, the median rent is $1,558/month.
Avon at a glance
- Population
- 4,774
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $130,625State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $509,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,558/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Avon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
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 $509,600, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,558 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,775 a month in housing costs.
Avon median household income
The median household income in Avon is $130,625 and the income per person is $47,608. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,724
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 0.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.78
Avon demographics
- Population
- 4,774
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 1,717
- Foreign-born
- 21.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avon ›
Education in Avon
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 4,774 | $130,625 | $509,600 | $1,558 |
| Stoughton | 29,225 | $104,794 | $523,800 | $2,050 |
| Holbrook | 11,380 | $115,210 | $465,400 | $1,094 |
| Randolph Town | 34,878 | $109,573 | $496,400 | $2,103 |
| Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $437,500 | $1,641 |
| Canton | 24,748 | $143,381 | $710,600 | $2,315 |
| Abington | 17,053 | $125,400 | $539,600 | $1,724 |
| Braintree Town | 38,899 | $122,214 | $656,800 | $2,024 |
| Sharon | 18,574 | $191,835 | $737,100 | $2,310 |
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Avon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Avon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Avon, MA?
The median household income in Avon is $130,625, 26% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $509,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Avon?
The median gross rent in Avon is $1,558 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Avon, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Avon?
The median age in Avon is 37.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Avon?
The average commute to work in Avon is 28 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avon?
The unemployment rate in Avon is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avon?
30.6% 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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