Avoca is a small town of 923 in New York, with a median household income of $62,232
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Avoca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Avoca is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Avoca 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: 92.1
Avoca's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Avoca costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Avoca, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$762
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,232
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Avoca's violent crime rate is 28.3 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
28.3 /100k
Property Crime
382.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Avoca is served primarily by AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Avoca, NY
National Avg
School District
AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Avoca sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 62.1 inches of snow per year.
Avoca's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Avoca roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,400 and median rent is $762/month.
Avoca's violent crime rate is 28.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 382.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Avoca are operated by AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Avoca, NY has a population of 923, a median household income of $62,232, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
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.
Avoca averages 33.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 62.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Avoca, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14809.
The population of Avoca, New York is 923 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Avoca: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $84,400, median household income $62,232, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Avoca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
