Avon Avenue North, 2021
Avon’s story
153 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1873Avon is settled
AvonMN
A town of 1,777, settled in 1873.
Photo: Skvader · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,777
2025 Census estimate · +9.6% since 2020
Typical home
$377K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
38.4
years
Jobs based here
1,506
A job hub
Is Avon a good place to live?
The best of Avon’s subject grades are an A for safety and schools and an A− for health. Avon’s January low is 3°F, close to Minnesota’s towns (6°F) and below U.S. towns (22°F). Avon has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Avon stand out
Where Avon beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,506
Residents who work763
Work
2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Avon0.6
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
74% less violent crime than MN
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Elementary | PK–5 | 264 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
Avon has grown 27% since 2010
1,396 counted in 2010 and 1,618 in 2020; an estimated 1,777 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Avon grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Avon is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →HealthCentracare - St. Cloud Hospital 13.6 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 3.4% of households have no car; 5.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Jobs & income$92K median household incomeBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailC+Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life5.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
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.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAvon water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Avon’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereStearns County Service CenterStearns County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5631056310 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.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
A job hub: Avon has 2.0 jobs for every working resident and draws in 1,425 commuters
Most working residents leave Avon for work: only 11% work in town. Jobs based in Avon grew to 1,506 in 2023, 330 more than in 2013. At 22 minutes, Avon’s average trip to work is against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
11%work in town
| Avon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 11% | 14% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Avon11%
St. Cloud24%
Albany10%
Waite Park6%
St. Joseph4%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,506
jobs based in Avon
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 62% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
Avon’s schools rank ahead of 85% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Albany Public School District. Its one school is below.
85%of MN districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 264 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Crime per resident in Avon is lower than in 88% of U.S. towns
Avon’s property crime rate is 5.6 per 1,000 residents.
88%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Avon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.6 per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Avon0.6
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Avon5.6
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
88th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
10
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA−
Avon is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Avon beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of Avon adults binge drink.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Avon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Avon | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 71.8% | 67.5% |
Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital
13.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Avon, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Avon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Avon is 81°F.
57″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring33–53°
Summer58–79°
Fall36–55°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Minnesota’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Minnesota average. Avon has grown 9.6% since 2020, to 1,777 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
38.4median age · MN 38.8
| Avon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 21% | 23% | 22% |
AvonMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school27%
Some college18%
Associate’s20%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Avon | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.9% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.4% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.7% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.4% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,800, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Avon
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B+
The typical home in Avon is valued at about $377K
The typical Avon home is worth about $377,000, up 2.7% in a year, 8% above the Minnesota typical home. 81% of households own their home in Avon.
$377KZillow home value
| Avon | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,039 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Avon$377K
Minnesota$349K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC+
Avon has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,082 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Central Park | — | 5 |
| 2. Lions Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Avon
20pages on Avon
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 85% of MN districts · 1 schoolSafetyA0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than MN on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$377K typical home · up 2.7% in a yearWork & commuteB$92K median household income · 1,506 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Avon
Saint Johns UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Collegeville3.2 mi$55,816 tuitionSt Cloud Technical and Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Saint Cloud13.3 mi$6,124 in-state tuitionSaint Cloud State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Cloud14.7 mi$10,245 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Avon residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,425 people come to Avon for work
Where Avon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,506jobs based in Avon
11%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Avon
City in Minnesota, United States
Avon ( AY-von) is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,618 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,132 ft
- ZIP code
- 56310
- Area code
- 320
Questions about Avon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Avon, MN expensive?
Not for the area. That is 4.9 years of the area's median household income ($76,497 across the St. Cloud, MN metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.