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Avon, IL


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Avon, Illinois

Avon, Illinois, in Fulton county, is 44 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 140 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 915 people in the village.

The People and Families of Avon

In Avon, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avon had a median family income of $38,819.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Avon. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Avon Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Avon is owner-occupied. The village is known in Illinois for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Avon.

Commuting

In Avon, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 7%Avon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 17%Avon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Avon, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built33
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