Avon, CO

Avon, Colorado

Avon, Colorado, in Eagle county, is 71 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 82 miles W of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 5,561 people in the town.

The People and Families of Avon

In Avon, about 34% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Avon, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Avon. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Avon isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avon had a median family income of $52,339. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Avon. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($22,800) in Avon. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Avon Housing

Approximately 49% of housing in Avon is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Avon contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Avon, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Avon, 84% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in Avon than other towns.

High Points

Avon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Avon, CO

Comparing Avon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Avon Almanac

Avon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Avon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Avon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Avon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Avon Colleges

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