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Avon, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 2 miles NW of Brockton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 15 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,443 people in Avon.
In Avon, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Avon had a median family income of $60,625. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Avon.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Avon. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 76% of housing in Avon is owner-occupied.
In Avon, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.
Comparing Avon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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