Living in Avon Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avon Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Avon Lake has 25,752 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $115,567 (62% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $368,300, the median rent is $1,537/month.
Avon Lake at a glance
- Population
- 25,752
- Median age
- 44.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $115,567State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $368,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,537/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Avon Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Avon Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avon Lake the median home value is $368,300, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,537 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,949 a month in housing costs.
Avon Lake median household income
The median household income in Avon Lake is $115,567 and the income per person is $64,938. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Avon Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,289
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.35
Avon Lake demographics
- Population
- 25,752
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 10,896
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avon Lake ›
Education in Avon Lake
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Avon Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avon Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Avon Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Lake | 25,752 | $115,567 | $368,300 | $1,537 |
| Avon | 25,317 | $135,915 | $395,900 | $1,796 |
| Sheffield Lake | 8,966 | $69,632 | $167,000 | $1,054 |
| Bay Village | 15,984 | $132,254 | $353,000 | $894 |
| Sheffield | 4,380 | $107,837 | $292,700 | $1,806 |
| Westlake | 34,104 | $112,200 | $368,200 | $1,570 |
| North Olmsted | 31,924 | $84,363 | $219,800 | $1,141 |
| North Ridgeville | 36,627 | $96,698 | $270,100 | $1,116 |
| Rocky River | 21,490 | $94,026 | $349,300 | $1,175 |
More for people moving to Avon Lake
Avon Lake ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Avon Lake: FAQ
What is the median household income in Avon Lake, OH?
The median household income in Avon Lake is $115,567, 62% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Avon Lake?
The median home value in Avon Lake is $368,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Avon Lake?
The median gross rent in Avon Lake is $1,537 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Avon Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Avon Lake?
The median age in Avon Lake is 44.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Avon Lake?
The average commute to work in Avon Lake is 29 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avon Lake?
The unemployment rate in Avon Lake is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avon Lake?
56.7% of adults in Avon Lake 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.
Last updated: