Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
24%
Avalon
Avalon, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,238
Population
4,374
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Minutes from Pittsburgh, this charming borough combines the relaxing pace of the suburbs with the amenities of the big city
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Avalon is a suburban borough on the banks of the Ohio River, just seven miles up the road from Downtown Pittsburgh. Primarily a residential community, Avalon offers a wealth of affordable rental options to suit any taste, from efficiency apartments to condos to historic houses, often catering to commuters seeking budget-friendly alternatives outside the city.
The neighboring town of Bellvue features a thriving commercial district along Lincoln Avenue, giving you easy access to a collective of cafes and specialty shops as well as practical resources like grocers, banks, and medical centers. Of course, with Pittsburgh so close at hand, you always have the city’s wealth of dining, entertainment, and nightlife at your fingertips.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,480
Average: $64,098
Education
1,305
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,384
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Avalon has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Avalon, PA is $789 for a studio, $1,345 for one bedroom, and $1,214 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avalon has increased by 10.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,345/month
832 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Avalon, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Riverview Park
- Allegheny Observatory
- Carnegie Science Center
- National Aviary
- Allegheny Commons Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.