What are the schools like in Avoca, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Avoca?

The median household income in Avoca, WI is $55,139 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Avoca, WI?

Avoca has an average high temperature of 27.5°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Avoca, WI affordable or expensive?

Avoca's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Avoca is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,100 and the median rent is $813 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Avoca, WI?

Avoca has a violent crime rate of 71.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 625.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Avoca, WI a Good Place to Live?

Avoca is a small town of 519 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $55,139 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Avoca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 95.8

Avoca's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Avoca costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Avoca, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$813	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,139	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Avoca's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.8 /100k

Property Crime

625.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Avoca, WI	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	5.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Avoca sees average highs of 27.5°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Avoca, WI
Average High — January	27.5°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.1"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Avoca, WI	National Avg
Population	519	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gotham, WI 3 mi Muscoda, WI 5 mi Lone Rock, WI 6 mi Sextonville, WI 7 mi Highland, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Avoca

Avoca, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53506

Avoca vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avoca, WI affordable or expensive?

Avoca's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Avoca roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,100 and median rent is $813/month.

What is the crime rate in Avoca, WI?

Avoca's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 625.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Avoca?

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

Is Avoca, WI a good place to live?

Avoca, WI has a population of 519, a median household income of $55,139, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Avoca?

Avoca averages 27.5°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Avoca?

Avoca, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53506.

What is the population of Avoca?

The population of Avoca, Wisconsin is 519 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Avoca?

Key numbers for living in Avoca: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $86,100, median household income $55,139, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.