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Avon, Indiana

Introduction to Avon, Indiana

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.

Avon History

The town of Avon was officially incorporated in 1995. Its previous name was Hampton. It is located in Hendricks County and is a part of Washington Township. The county was formed in 1824 and named after then-Indiana Governor William Hendricks.

Avon and nearby Attractions

  • Butterfly Paradise Nature Center
  • Indianapolis Zoo
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
  • James Whitcomb Riley House
  • Eagle Creek Park
  • Arbuckle Park

Things To Do In Avon

The Indianapolis Zoo and the Butterfly Paradise Nature Center are both located nearby. Local amusement parks include Splash Island, Blast Off and the Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park. Those interested in history can visit museums like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indiana State Museum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Avon hosts the Community Heritage Festival every year.

Avon Transportation

Flights are available from Indianapolis International Airport.

Avon Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Butler University, Ivy Tech State College-Central Indiana, the University of Indianapolis and Anderson University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyAvon People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAvon Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Avon College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Avon Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Avon Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Avon, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity38
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11

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