What are the schools like in Avalon, NJ?

Avalon is served primarily by Avalon School District. The district operates several elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.6:1.

What is the median household income in Avalon?

The median household income in Avalon, NJ is $153,295 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Avalon, NJ?

Avalon has an average high temperature of 46.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Avalon, NJ 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 $1,664,800 and the median rent is $1,625 per month.

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

Avalon has a violent crime rate of 165.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 9991.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Avalon, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Avalon is a small town of 1,459 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $153,295 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Avalon stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index. 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: 115.8

Avalon's overall cost of living index is 115.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Avalon costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Avalon, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,664,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$153,295	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Avalon's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.2 /100k

Property Crime

9991.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Avalon is served primarily by Avalon School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Avalon, NJ	National Avg
School District	Avalon School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Avalon sees average highs of 46.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Avalon, NJ
Average High — January	46.0°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	Avalon, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,459	—
Median Age	65.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	8.6%	22.2%
65 and over	52.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stone Harbor, NJ 3 mi Cape May Court House, NJ 5 mi Sea Isle City, NJ 5 mi Burleigh, NJ 6 mi North Wildwood, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Avalon

Avalon, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08202

Avalon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avalon, NJ 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 $1,664,800 and median rent is $1,625/month.

What is the crime rate in Avalon, NJ?

Avalon's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 9991.7 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 Avalon School District. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1. 69.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Avalon, NJ a good place to live?

Avalon, NJ has a population of 1,459, a median household income of $153,295, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 46.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Avalon?

Avalon, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08202.

What is the population of Avalon?

The population of Avalon, New Jersey is 1,459 with a median age of 65.9. 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 $1,664,800, median household income $153,295, crime index 216 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.