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Avon Lake, OH


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Avon Lake, Ohio

Avon Lake, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 8 miles NE of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 17 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 18,145 people people live in Avon Lake.

The People and Families of Avon Lake

In Avon Lake, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Avon Lake tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avon Lake had a median family income of $76,603. Overall, families in Avon Lake are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Avon Lake does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Avon Lake is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($19,570) in Avon Lake than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Avon Lake enjoy its low crime rate.

Avon Lake Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Avon Lake, about 87% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Avon Lake is higher than that of most other communities in Ohio.

Commuting

In Avon Lake, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAvon Lake Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Avon Lake Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Avon Lake Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Avon Lake College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Avon Lake People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Avon Lake Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Avon Lake Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Avon Lake Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Avon Lake, OH

Comparing Avon Lake 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity26

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 Better1010
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98

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