Living in Avalon, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avalon · Census data 2020–2024
Avalon has 1,488 residents with a median age of 65.6. The median household income is $139,167 (34% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,959,000, the median rent is $1,708/month.
Avalon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avalon at a glance
- Population
- 1,488
- Median age
- 65.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $139,167State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,959,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Avalon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 331% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Avalon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avalon the median home value is $1,959,000, 489% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,444 a month in housing costs.
Avalon median household income
The median household income in Avalon is $139,167 and the income per person is $111,157. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Avalon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,454
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 85.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.89
85.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Avalon has many vacation and second homes.
Avalon demographics
- Population
- 1,488
- Median age
- 65.6
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 51.6%
- Households
- 786
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avalon ›
Education in Avalon
70.6% of adults 25 and older in Avalon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avalon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Drive alone
- 51.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Avalon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 1,488 | $139,167 | $1,959,000 | $1,708 |
| Stone Harbor | 893 | $169,167 | $2,000,001 | $1,711 |
| Cape May Court House | 5,628 | $74,464 | $381,200 | $1,429 |
| Sea Isle City | 2,000 | $108,359 | $1,087,300 | — |
| Middle | 20,277 | $83,508 | $342,200 | $1,500 |
| North Wildwood | 3,602 | $90,833 | $459,900 | $1,210 |
| Burleigh | 159 | $117,928 | — | — |
| South Dennis | 1,528 | $101,500 | $372,100 | $1,875 |
| South Seaville | 564 | $129,722 | $302,600 | — |
More for people moving to Avalon
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What is the median household income in Avalon, NJ?
The median household income in Avalon is $139,167, 34% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $1,959,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Avalon?
The median gross rent in Avalon is $1,708 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Avalon, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 331% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Avalon?
The median age in Avalon is 65.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Avalon?
The average commute to work in Avalon is 25 minutes; 33.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avalon?
The unemployment rate in Avalon is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avalon?
70.6% 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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