Population 19,409 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Avon
Household size in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, Avon sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Hartford area, where it has 2.47 people. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Avon skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.3, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Avon: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Avon has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Connecticut cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Avon
Renters in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Avon is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Avon than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Avon was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Hartford area overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,480 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,445 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,612 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,217 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$737 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Avon costs $2,217 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $737 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Avon
Bachelor's degrees in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.2% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.0% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.3% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.4% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Avon is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 11 of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Avon: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Avon
| Period | Avon | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Avon runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Avon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 2.57 | 46.1 | 4.7% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 1981 | $2,217 | 73.4% | 97.1% | 3.6% |
| River Glen | 2.21 | 42.9 | 4.0% | 44.8% | 3.6% | 1981 | $1,754 | 71.7% | 98.3% | 3.0% |
| Unionville | 2.61 | 43.2 | 5.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 1976 | $1,481 | 65.7% | 98.3% | 2.6% |
| Canton | 2.24 | 45.4 | 7.2% | 19.1% | 6.1% | 1982 | $1,429 | 55.8% | 97.7% | 3.7% |
| Weatogue | 2.32 | 41.4 | 7.3% | 44.7% | 3.5% | 1996 | $2,334 | 80.3% | 99.4% | 6.9% |
| Collinsville | 2.19 | 44.2 | 5.2% | 22.4% | 8.3% | 1960 | $1,255 | 54.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| West Simsbury | 3.03 | 43.4 | 3.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% | 1971 | $2,416 | 78.9% | 98.1% | 3.5% |
| Farmington | 2.36 | 46.7 | 4.5% | 26.6% | 8.0% | 1980 | $2,491 | 68.5% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| Canton Center | 2.73 | 43.2 | 6.8% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 1979 | $1,396 | 53.9% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
| Burlington | 2.93 | 42.3 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,425 | 52.1% | 98.5% | 4.9% |
| Simsbury | 2.80 | 42.4 | 5.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% | 1973 | $2,229 | 73.5% | 98.8% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Avon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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