Living in Avon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Avon has 3,417 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $71,771 (17% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $182,200, the median rent is $898/month.
Avon at a glance
- Population
- 3,417
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,771State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $182,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $898/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Avon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
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 $182,200, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Avon median household income
The median household income in Avon is $71,771 and the income per person is $38,848. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,548
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.23
Avon demographics
- Population
- 3,417
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 1,503
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avon ›
Education in Avon
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 3,417 | $71,771 | $182,200 | $898 |
| East Avon | 611 | $92,917 | $242,600 | — |
| South Lima | 153 | $110,278 | $172,900 | — |
| Fowlerville | 444 | $83,821 | $144,500 | — |
| Lakeville | 404 | $92,907 | — | $896 |
| Lima | 2,064 | $69,420 | $203,300 | $830 |
| Caledonia | 2,120 | $83,563 | $173,100 | $915 |
| Livonia | 1,580 | $71,563 | $193,000 | $839 |
| Scottsville | 2,723 | $80,024 | $169,000 | $1,084 |
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Avon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Avon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Avon, NY?
The median household income in Avon is $71,771, 17% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $182,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Avon?
The median gross rent in Avon is $898 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Avon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Avon?
The median age in Avon is 40.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Avon?
The average commute to work in Avon is 19 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avon?
The unemployment rate in Avon is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avon?
27.8% 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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