Avon test 2013-07-30 01-25, 2013
Avon’s story
126 years in pictures
Census counts: 640 in 1980, 6,072 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 2 maps from 1962 on.
- 1900Avon is settled
Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0
Population
6,184
2025 Census estimate · +1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$1.27M
+0.7% in a year
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
6,387
A job hub
TownGrade
C+
#110 of 158 in CO
Is Avon a good place to live?
Avon's standout: it has 14 miles of trail and 45% conserved land. Overall it grades C+, 110th among Colorado's 158 graded towns. It is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns and it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 98% of U.S. towns. Its weakest subject is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $1.3 million, 12.2 years of the Edwards area’s $104K median household income. Avon’s typical home value is $1,269,000, where Colorado’s towns sit at $531,000 and U.S. towns at $332,000. Among 159 Colorado towns, just 7 have a lower January low than Avon. The biggest park or preserve is Henry A. Nottingham Park, at 34 acres.
What makes Avon stand out
Where Avon beats most towns.
OutdoorsA+
45.4% conserved land
Biggest place to walk: Henry A. Nottingham Park.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here6,387
Residents who work2,114
Work
3 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
WalkabilityA+
More walkable than 98% of U.S. towns
18.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
A job hub
Every workday, about 6,013 people come to Avon for work
Where Avon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
6,387jobs based in Avon
18%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Avon grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Colorado), ordered by how far Avon is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.5 of 20; 10.6% of households have no carA+Open →HealthVail Health Hospital 7.5 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →SafetyC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & income$89K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 81° summer afternoons, 189″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.6–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Avon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Avon, and how to reach them.
PowerHoly Cross Electric Assn12.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEagle River WSDNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Colorado you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEagle County Clerk and RecorderEagle County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8162081620 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Avon.
Avon draws workers from Edwards and beyond, has a shorter frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns and keeps more of its land conserved than most of Colorado.
HousingCost of living grade C−
Avon’s grade for cost of living is a C−
At 12.2 years of the Edwards area’s $104K median household income, the typical home (about $1.27M) costs more against local pay than in 94% of Colorado towns; that ratio is one input to its C− for cost of living. Home values rose 41% in five years, to about $1.27M, against 6% across Colorado.
The median rent in Avon is $2,192 a month. The typical Avon home is worth about $1,269,000, up 0.7% in a year, more than twice the Colorado typical home. 48% of Avon households own their home.
$1.27MZillow home value
| Avon | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 48% | 71% | 73% |
| Median rent | $2,192 a month | $1,807 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Avon$1.27M
Colorado$529K
+0.7%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB+
Public schools in Avon beat 66% of Colorado districts
Its public schools are run by Eagle County School District No. Re 50. One of its 3 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
66%of CO districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 242 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA+
Nearly a third of Avon is conserved land
Its 2,429 conserved acres are a larger share of the town than in 99% of Colorado towns. Its A+ for the outdoors ranks #2 of 159 in Colorado.
Avon’s trail density is 1.6 miles per square mile.
#62for trails in CO
45.4%
conserved · 2,429 of 5,352 acres
14 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Henry A. Nottingham Park | — | 34 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
About one in six working residents works right in Avon
6,387 jobs are based in Avon, 3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Avon for work: only 18% work in town. Jobs based in Avon grew to 6,387 in 2023, 744 more than in 2013. 12% of residents live below the poverty line in Avon.
18%work in town
| Avon | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 18% | 7.5% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Avon18%
Vail14%
Denver8%
Edwards6%
Eagle3%
9 mi
median commute distance
6,387
jobs based in Avon
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthA
Avon’s grade for health is an A
Within Colorado it is less healthy than 51% of the 159 graded towns: Colorado sets a high bar.
Avon beats the Colorado average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
89%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Avon | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 68% | 71% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 27% | 35% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 8.1% |
26 measures vs. Colorado
6 better18 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Avon | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 13.3% | 11.1% |
Vail Health Hospital
7.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
49th
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyC−
Crime per resident in Avon is higher than in 78% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 157 to 97 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Within Colorado, it does better than 42% of towns.
22%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Avon | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 14.4 per 1,000 residents | 15.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Avon2.2
Colorado4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Avon14.4
Colorado22.4
U.S.15.5
22nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
42nd
percentile among CO towns
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
84
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Younger than Colorado overall
People 65 and older are 6% of residents (16% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (39% statewide). 39% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 46% across Colorado.
35.6median age · CO 37.7
| Avon | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | 38.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 45% | 29% |
AvonColoradoUnited States
Ages · share of residents
27%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school21%
Some college19%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.1 points. Across Colorado, 49.3% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 100% are men (CO 48%).
| Avon | CO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 27.1% | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20.3% | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.1% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.5% | 5.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.7% | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.8% | 19.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.8% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.9% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.6% | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Avon
The Vail weather station, 9 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 77 days, shorter than in 100% of U.S. towns. The Vail weather station, 9 miles away, records that 189 inches of snow fall in a normal winter, more than in 100% of U.S. towns.
Avon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Among 159 Colorado towns, just 10 have a lower July high than Avon.
189″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–34°
Spring24–54°
Summer42–78°
Fall26–57°
Sep 7
typical first frost
Jun 21
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Moderate risk in Avon, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 33 attractions →Mount Elbert and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Avon. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi MountainMount Elbert
2 mi Ski areaBeaver Creek242 runs · 4,046 ft vertical
8 mi Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
22 mi Ski areaCopper Mountain153 runs · 2,644 ft vertical
27 mi Ski areaBreckenridge157 runs · 3,193 ft vertical
40 mi MuseumSouth Park CitySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Elbert: Hogs555 (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Beaver Creek: Unknown, Public domain · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Copper Mountain: Jarrod Doll from United States of America, CC BY 2.0 · Breckenridge: Ahodges7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · South Park City: Ken Gallager, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Avon
19pages on Avon
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 66% of CO districts · 3 schoolsSafetyC−2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than CO on 6 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$1.27M typical home · up 0.7% in a yearWork & commuteC$89K median household income · 6,387 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Avon; the nearest are
Colorado Mountain CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Glenwood Springs43.6 mi$2,616 in-state tuitionCommunity College of AuroraCommunity college · Public · Aurora91.2 mi$4,470 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Avon residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Colorado.
About Avon
Town in Colorado, US
Avon is a home rule town located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 6,072 at the 2020 United States census. The town is a part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. Avon is the gateway to the Beaver Creek Resort which lies about two miles (3 km) south of the town. It was the previous site of Vail Resorts before the company moved its physical headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado, in 2006. The town is the home of Liberty Skis, an independent ski manufacturing company.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 8.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7,431 ft
- ZIP code
- 81620
- Area code
- 970
Avon’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Avon.
EdwardsAvon
How the neighbors grade
Edwards reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Avon with a neighbor →
Questions about Avon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Avon, CO a good place to live?
Avon grades C+ overall, better than 43% of U.S. towns and #110 of 158 in Colorado. It grades A for health, C− for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Avon, CO safe?
Within Colorado, it does better than 42% of towns.
Is Avon, CO expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.