What are the schools like in Avalon, PA?

School district data for Avalon is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Avalon?

The median household income in Avalon, PA is $50,725 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Avalon, PA?

Avalon has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Avalon, PA affordable or expensive?

Avalon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Avalon is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,600 and the median rent is $900 per month.

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

Avalon has a violent crime rate of 110.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 595.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Avalon, PA a Good Place to Live?

Avalon is a small town of 4,739 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $50,725 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Avalon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.4

Avalon's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Avalon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Avalon, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,725	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Avalon's violent crime rate is 110.3 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

110.3 /100k

Property Crime

595.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Avalon, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Avalon sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 44.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Avalon, PA
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	44.1"

Demographics

Metric	Avalon, PA	National Avg
Population	4,739	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	9.2%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ben Avon, PA 1 mi Ben Avon Heights, PA 1 mi Bellevue, PA 1 mi Emsworth, PA 2 mi West View, PA 2 mi

Avalon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avalon, PA affordable or expensive?

Avalon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Avalon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,600 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Avalon, PA?

Avalon's violent crime rate is 110.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 595.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Avalon?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Avalon, PA a good place to live?

Avalon, PA has a population of 4,739, a median household income of $50,725, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Avalon?

Avalon averages 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 44.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Avalon?

The population of Avalon, Pennsylvania is 4,739 with a median age of 42.8. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $146,600, median household income $50,725, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.