Avon is a medium-sized town located in the state of Indiana. With a population of 22,860 people and seven constituent neighborhoods, Avon is the 47th largest community in Indiana. Much of the housing stock in Avon was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Avon economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Avon, where the median household income is $92,684.00.
Avon real estate is some of the most expensive in Indiana, although Avon house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Avon has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Avon telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.16% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Avon is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Avon a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Avon has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Avon’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The citizens of Avon are among the most well-educated in the nation: 45.46% of adults in Avon have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Avon in 2018 was $42,880, which is wealthy relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $171,520 for a family of four.
Avon is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Avon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Avon residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Avon include German, Irish, English, Italian, and French.
The most common language spoken in Avon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.