Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Avon
Avon, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,749
Population
19,445
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Avon's emerald green landscape will make you forget you're just outside of Hartford.
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Tucked into Connecticut's Farmington Valley, Avon sits eight miles from Downtown Hartford while feeling worlds away from city life. The Farmington River winds through town, and Talcott Mountain State Park offers hiking and sweeping views that draw outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Shopping and dining cluster around Avon Old Farms Road and Route 44, where local spots share space with national retailers. The University of Hartford, six miles away, adds academic energy to the surrounding region.
Renters find options from apartment communities with resort-style amenities to spacious townhomes. Many properties feature wooded backdrops, giving suburban living a quieter feel. Avon's 24 square miles include ample green space—Fisher Meadows and Horse Guard State Park among them—putting trail access within a short drive. Archaeological excavations near the Farmington River uncovered a Paleoindian campsite dating back 12,000 years, a reminder that this land has long drawn people.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$138,109
Average: $163,181
Education
10,127
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,861
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Avon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Avon, CT is $1,749 for one bedroom, $2,172 for two bedrooms, and $2,735 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avon has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,749/month
874 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Avon, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
456 Students
Public
Grades K-5
483 Students
Public
Grades K-5
643 Students
Reggio Magnet School Of The Arts
Public
Grades PK-5
514 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
923 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roaring Brook Nature Center
- Stanley-Whitman House
- Talcott Mountain Science Center
- Talcott Mountain State Park
- 4-H Education Center at Auer Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley 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.