Cost of Living in Avon, MA

Population 4,753 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

145
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Avon is a smaller Massachusetts community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $129,487 and housing costs ($483,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located <5 miles northwest of Brockton, Avon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Brockton's $406,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 158
Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Avon

The median home value in Avon is $482,800 — 58% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,648/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $129,487/year is 74% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 58.4°F and lows of 41.0°F, with about 69.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Avon has a cost of living index of 145 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$482,800
58% above avg
Median Rent
$1,648/mo
25% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$2,263
1 BR
$2,394
2 BR
$2,837
3 BR
$3,418
4 BR
$3,761
Owner-occupied 79.1%
Renter-occupied 20.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,648
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,262/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
29.2 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
5.8%
Public transit
4.9%
Walked
3.9%
Work from home
10.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$129,487
74% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,100
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
36% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.2%
Graduate degree 6.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.3
Male median age 37.6
Female median age 37.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.4°F
Avg Low
41.0°F
Annual Precip
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
69.3"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353745576776828072615040
Low °F 192128374756636255443426
Precip" 4.463.975.434.613.804.573.423.854.225.294.325.33
Snow" 18.221.212.81.80.00.00.00.00.00.81.712.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Avon, MA?

Avon has a cost index of 145 (100 = national average). It is 45% above the national average.

What is average rent in Avon, MA?

The median gross rent in Avon is $1,648 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Avon?

The median home value in Avon is $482,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Avon?

The median household income in Avon is $129,487 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Avon, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Avon is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Avon, MA affordable?

Avon is above average in cost of living, with an index of 145 — about 45% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Avon?

Avon has average high temperatures of 58.4°F and average lows of 41.0°F. Annual precipitation is 53.3". Average annual snowfall is 69.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Avon at a Glance

Population
4,753
Median Income
$129,487
Home Value
$482,800
Median Rent
$1,648/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
58.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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