Living in Avondale, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avondale · Census data 2020–2024
Avondale has 1,084 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $78,681 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $301,000, the median rent is $1,400/month.
Avondale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avondale at a glance
- Population
- 1,084
- Median age
- 32.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,681State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $301,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,400/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Avondale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Avondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avondale the median home value is $301,000, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Avondale median household income
The median household income in Avondale is $78,681 and the income per person is $36,238. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Avondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 425
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.91
Avondale demographics
- Population
- 1,084
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 33%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 373
- Foreign-born
- 43.5%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avondale ›
Education in Avondale
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Avondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avondale
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Avondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | 1,084 | $78,681 | $301,000 | $1,400 |
| Toughkenamon | 804 | $116,458 | $387,300 | $2,606 |
| New Garden | 11,449 | $120,550 | $546,700 | $1,419 |
| London Grove | 8,980 | $175,558 | $469,700 | $1,393 |
| West Grove | 2,798 | $92,697 | $319,900 | $1,767 |
| Kennett Square | 6,243 | $80,505 | $402,700 | $1,396 |
| West Marlborough | 777 | $73,438 | $466,700 | $1,656 |
| East Marlborough | 7,714 | $155,504 | $611,400 | $1,006 |
| Penn | 5,744 | $136,250 | $498,600 | $1,086 |
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What is the median household income in Avondale, PA?
The median household income in Avondale is $78,681, about the same as 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 Avondale?
The median home value in Avondale is $301,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Avondale?
The median gross rent in Avondale is $1,400 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Avondale, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Avondale?
The median age in Avondale is 32.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Avondale?
The average commute to work in Avondale is 24 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avondale?
The unemployment rate in Avondale is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avondale?
32.6% of adults in Avondale 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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