Cost of Living in Avon, CT

Population 18,856 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

144
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Avon a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $462,000.

Located 9 miles west of Hartford, Avon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 113% higher than Hartford's $217,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 152
Rent 132

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Avon

The median home value in Avon is $462,200 — 52% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,740/month, 32% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $151,481/year is 103% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 61.3°F and lows of 42.7°F. Overall, Avon has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$462,200
52% above avg
Median Rent
$1,740/mo
32% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,133
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,653
3 BR
$1,992
4 BR
$2,363
Owner-occupied 83.2%
Renter-occupied 16.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,740
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,354/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.5 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
29.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.7%
Carpooled
3.6%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
29.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$151,481
103% above avg
Per Capita Income
$86,976
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.0%
Graduate degree 35.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.6
Male median age 44.9
Female median age 47.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.3°F
Avg Low
42.7°F
Annual Precip
42.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048607180858376645242
Low °F 202230405060666456443526
Precip" 2.942.573.513.793.433.883.873.483.974.203.443.75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Avon, CT?

Avon has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.

What is average rent in Avon, CT?

The median gross rent in Avon is $1,740 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Avon?

The median home value in Avon is $462,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Avon?

The median household income in Avon is $151,481 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Avon, CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Avon is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Avon, CT affordable?

Avon is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Avon?

Avon has average high temperatures of 61.3°F and average lows of 42.7°F. Annual precipitation is 42.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Avon at a Glance

Population
18,856
Median Income
$151,481
Home Value
$462,200
Median Rent
$1,740/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
61.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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