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Avon, Connecticut

Introduction to Avon, Connecticut

Avon, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 5 miles NW of West Hartford, Connecticut and 95 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Hartford metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,832 people in Avon.

Avon History

Avon was originally a part of Farmington, and was settled in in 1645. At that time it was known as Northington. According to a land charter granted by the Duke of York, the area was sold to Puritans in 1830. The community broke off from Farmington, and established a separate town called Avon. It was named after the Avon River in England. The town of Avon was officially incorporated in 1830.

Avon and nearby Attractions

  • Avon Museum
  • Farmington Valley Art Center
  • Richard W Dunne Library
  • Secret Lake
  • Fisher Meadows Recreation Area
  • Bell Compo Golf Course

Things To Do In Avon

The Avon Historical Society Building, the Avon Municipal Complex, the Avon Museum, the Avon Town Hall and the Farmington Valley Art Center could prove exciting to those interested in the local history of Avon. The Nod Brook Mall Shopping Center, Plaza 44 Shopping Center and Caldor Plaza Shopping Center are ideal destinations for shoppers.

Avon Transportation

Regular services are offered by the Hartford-Brainard Airport.

Avon Higher Education

For higher education, one can enroll at the University of Hartford, Manchester Community College or Central Connecticut State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAvon College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAvon Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Avon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Avon, CT

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime109

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