Avalon, PA

Avalon, Pennsylvania

Avalon, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 5 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Avalon has a population of 5,294.

The People and Families of Avalon

In Avalon, about 42% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Avalon live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Avalon. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avalon had a median family income of $41,327.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Avalon ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Avalon Housing

About 50% of housing units in Avalon are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Avalon, 81% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Avalon, PA

Comparing Avalon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Avalon Almanac

Avalon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Avalon Public Libraries

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Avalon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Avalon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Avalon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Avalon Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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