What are the schools like in Avalon, CA?

Avalon is served primarily by Long Beach Unified. The district operates 53 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.7:1.

What is the median household income in Avalon?

The median household income in Avalon, CA is $89,131 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Avalon, CA?

Avalon has an average high temperature of 61.8°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches.

Avalon, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Avalon, CA affordable or expensive?

Avalon's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Avalon is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $978,100 and the median rent is $1,796 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Avalon, CA?

Avalon has a violent crime rate of 499.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 999.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Avalon, CA a Good Place to Live?

Avalon is a small town of 3,441 in California, with a median household income of $89,131 . Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Avalon stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Avalon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Avalon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Avalon's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Avalon costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Avalon, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$978,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,796	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	32.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,131	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Avalon's violent crime rate is 499.5 per 100,000 residents — 31% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

499.5 /100k

Property Crime

999.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Avalon is served primarily by Long Beach Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Avalon, CA	National Avg
School District	Long Beach Unified	—
Elementary Schools	53	—
Middle Schools	15	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Avalon sees average highs of 61.8°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 12.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Avalon, CA
Average High — January	61.8°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	12.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Avalon, CA	National Avg
Population	3,441	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	8.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Avalon

Avalon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90704

Avalon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avalon, CA affordable or expensive?

Avalon's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Avalon roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $978,100 and median rent is $1,796/month.

What is the crime rate in Avalon, CA?

Avalon's violent crime rate is 499.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 999.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Avalon?

Public schools in Avalon are operated by Long Beach Unified. The district has 53 elementary, 15 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.7:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Avalon, CA a good place to live?

Avalon, CA has a population of 3,441, a median household income of $89,131, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Avalon?

Avalon averages 61.8°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Avalon?

Avalon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90704.

What is the population of Avalon?

The population of Avalon, California is 3,441 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Avalon?

Key numbers for living in Avalon: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $978,100, median household income $89,131, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Avalon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.