What are the schools like in Avon, IN?

Avon is served primarily by Avon Community School Corp. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Avon?

The median household income in Avon, IN is $98,162 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Avon, IN?

Avon has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Avon, IN affordable or expensive?

Avon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Avon is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $272,800 and the median rent is $1,413 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Avon, IN?

Avon has a violent crime rate of 135.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1606.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Avon, IN a Good Place to Live?

Avon is a small city of 21,783 in Indiana, with a median household income of $98,162 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Avon stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Avon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Avon 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: 94.6

Avon's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Avon costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Avon, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$272,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,413	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,162	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Avon's violent crime rate is 135.2 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

135.2 /100k

Property Crime

1606.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Avon is served primarily by Avon Community School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Avon, IN	National Avg
School District	Avon Community School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Avon sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 25.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Avon, IN
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	25.5"

Demographics

Metric	Avon, IN	National Avg
Population	21,783	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plainfield, IN 5 mi Brownsburg, IN 5 mi Danville, IN 5 mi Clermont, IN 5 mi Cartersburg, IN 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Avon

Avon, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46123

Avon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avon, IN affordable or expensive?

Avon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Avon roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $272,800 and median rent is $1,413/month.

What is the crime rate in Avon, IN?

Avon's violent crime rate is 135.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1606.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Avon?

Public schools in Avon are operated by Avon Community School Corp. The district has 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Avon, IN a good place to live?

Avon, IN has a population of 21,783, a median household income of $98,162, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Avon?

Avon averages 36.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 25.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Avon?

Avon, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46123.

What is the population of Avon?

The population of Avon, Indiana is 21,783 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Avon?

Key numbers for living in Avon: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $272,800, median household income $98,162, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Avon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.