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Avon, Indiana, in Hendricks county, is 12 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,248 people in Avon.
In Avon, about 77% of adults are married. Many folks in Avon are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, 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.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.
In 2000, Avon had a median family income of $68,205. Avon has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Avon living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,900) in Avon. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 91% of housing in Avon is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Avon, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Avon, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Avon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Avon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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