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Living in
Avon.
About
Life in Avon
Avon is a community of 22,683 people in Indiana. The median household income is $97,589, median rent runs about $1,538 per month, and median home values are around $323,800. Unemployment is low at 3.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Avon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+16.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Avon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Avon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.6%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.2%
of households
Married Couples
54.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 45% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Avon
In Avon, rent runs 45% above the IN average, and home values are 48% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,729
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $355,153 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Avon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hendricks County, which includes Avon, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Avon: Hendricks County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hendricks County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Avon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute23.1 min avg
How Avon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Avon, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Avon runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
117.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,837.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Avon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hendricks County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hendricks County, which includes Avon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $620,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $290,500 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $81,500 |
| 2018 | 5 | Heavy Snow | $8,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hendricks County, which includes Avon, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
29
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Avon has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.07" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.28" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.08" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.06" |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.29" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.24" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 2.57" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.25" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 2.67" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Avon
Avon has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Iu Health West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Hendricks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.8 mi away · Plainfield
Hendricks Regional Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Danville
Assurance Health Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.6 mi away · Indianapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Avon
Avon's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Avon (within 15 miles)
Indiana University-Indianapolis
11.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,830 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,005 students · in-state tuition $38,308 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,791 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,266 students · in-state tuition $42,100 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 96 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Avon
Avon has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (96 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Avon
Avon-Washington Township Public Library
498 N Avon Avenue, Avon
Cities Near Avon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Avon FAQ
Is Avon, Indiana affordable?⌄
Avon's median rent is $1,538/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $98,486/year. Median home value is $323,800.
Is Avon, Indiana safe?⌄
Avon's violent crime rate was 117 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1838 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Avon, Indiana?⌄
Hendricks County, which includes Avon, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Avon, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Avon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,538/month and median household income is $98,486/year. The median home value is $323,800. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Avon, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Avon is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from