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Avon, NY


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Avon, New York

Avon, New York, in Livingston county, is 18 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 57 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Rochester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,977 people in Avon.

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 $53,105. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Avon. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($400) in Avon. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Avon Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Avon is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Avon.

Commuting

In Avon, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the village.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Avon College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Avon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Avon Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Avon, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women95
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income95
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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