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Avon, OH


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Avon, Ohio

Avon, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 6 miles NE of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 17 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,446 people in Avon.

The People and Families of Avon

In Avon, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in Avon are married and settled down. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Avon. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avon had a median family income of $75,951. Avon has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city 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 city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Avon, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,725) in Avon. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Avon Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Avon is owner-occupied. The city 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.

Commuting

In Avon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAvon Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Avon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Avon Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Avon Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Avon Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Avon People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Avon College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Avon, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime86

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