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Avon.
About
Life in Avon
The median household income of $135,915 and median home price around $396,000 tell you this is solidly upper-middle class, so affordability relative to major metros is decent, though not cheap. The Avon Local School District gets real recognition—Avon Middle School earned Blue Ribbon status in 2020—which matters if schools are a priority. The unemployment rate hovers at 3.2%, and with 59% of residents holding college degrees, the community skews educated and professional.
Avon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% 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 (34.1%), and 1.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.7%
of households
Married Couples
63.7%
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 74% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Avon
In Avon, rent runs 74% above the OH average, and home values are 84% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,013
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $478,933 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Avon
Unemployment in Avon is 1.4 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Avon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.6 min avg
How Avon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Avon, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M 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 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Avon runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
42.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
944.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Avon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lorain County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lorain County, which includes Avon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $260,600 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.8M |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $831,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | High Wind | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $297,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $487,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $143,000 |
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.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lorain County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lorain County, which includes Avon, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Lorain County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Avon has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.4"
Annual Snowfall
43.6"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
115
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
135
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.84" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.37" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.99" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.75" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.05" |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 3.63" |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.04" |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.07" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Avon
Avon has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Uh St John Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Westlake
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 7 mi away · Elyria
Fairview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Cleveland
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.
Education20.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Avon
Avon's student/teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 58.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
58.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Avon (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,842 students · in-state tuition $41,386 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,100 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
12.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (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: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Avon
Avon has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
27 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
43 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Avon
Avon
37485 Harvest Dr., Avon
Cities Near Avon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Avon FAQ
Is Avon, Ohio affordable?⌄
Avon's median rent is $1,796/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $135,915/year. Median home value is $395,900.
Is Avon, Ohio safe?⌄
Avon's violent crime rate was 43 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 944 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Avon, Ohio?⌄
Avon has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Avon, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Avon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,796/month and median household income is $135,915/year. The median home value is $395,900. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Avon, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Avon is 25 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