Avon Park, Florida
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 65% of US places
- top 1% for park & nature access
- top 2% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 5% for summer humidity
Avon Park is a town in Florida with about 9,789 residents. It grades A for getting around and B for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, estimated total tax burden, and comfortable days. It rates lower on unemployment and summer humidity.
- The median home value in Avon Park is $101k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Avon Park is $35k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Avon Park is $802 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Avon Park has a violent crime rate of 0/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Avon Park is 21 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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warm
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73%64%clearovercast
Precipitation 8.1 in2.2 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$35k7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 53% of US places
Home Value$101k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$802better than 65% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.52%better than 87% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden3.81%better than 98% of US places
Unemployment11.7%better than 10% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)62°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.7 in86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 5% of US places
Comfortable Days131 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.0better than 67% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 75% of US places
School Quality40.6better than 16% of US places
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 93% of US places
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 94% of US places
Community
Population9,78987th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.958th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4573rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)31.9%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.9%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)35.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.4%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance60 mibetter than 61% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.2%better than 36% of US places
Amenities Nearby54.14better than 41% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Avon Park an affordable place to live?
- Avon Park is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 53% of comparable areas. Median rent is $802.
- Is Avon Park safe?
- Avon Park is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 93%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Avon Park?
- Avon Park averages 83°F in July and 62°F in January, with 52.7 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Avon Park?
- Public-school quality in Avon Park is below average, scoring better than 16% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Avon Park?
- The average one-way commute in Avon Park is 21 min.