Living in Avalon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avalon · Census data 2020–2024
Avalon has 4,674 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $51,250 (34% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $170,500, the median rent is $909/month.
Avalon at a glance
- Population
- 4,674
- Median age
- 45.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $170,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $909/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Avalon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Avalon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avalon the median home value is $170,500, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
Avalon median household income
The median household income in Avalon is $51,250 and the income per person is $46,775. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Avalon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,949
- Owner-occupied
- 41.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.6%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.70
Avalon demographics
- Population
- 4,674
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 2,710
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avalon ›
Education in Avalon
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Avalon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avalon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 60%
- Public transit
- 6.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Avalon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 4,674 | $51,250 | $170,500 | $909 |
| Ben Avon | 1,919 | $102,869 | $344,700 | $1,393 |
| Ben Avon Heights | 304 | $234,375 | $542,500 | — |
| Bellevue | 8,128 | $68,827 | $213,300 | $973 |
| Stowe | 6,294 | $52,971 | $110,100 | $1,142 |
| Emsworth | 2,465 | $64,816 | $184,200 | $1,101 |
| West View | 6,533 | $84,063 | $227,100 | $1,080 |
| McKees Rocks | 5,786 | $41,131 | $75,600 | $1,081 |
| Kilbuck | 704 | $123,875 | $348,400 | $1,714 |
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What is the median household income in Avalon, PA?
The median household income in Avalon is $51,250, 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $170,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Avalon?
The median gross rent in Avalon is $909 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Avalon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Avalon?
The median age in Avalon is 45.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Avalon?
The average commute to work in Avalon is 24 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avalon?
The unemployment rate in Avalon is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avalon?
35.4% 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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