Avon by the sea nj 025, 2005
Avon-by-the-Sea’s story
137 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1889Avon-by-the-Sea is settled
Photo: Lhcollins · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,952
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$1.89M
+12.7% in a year
Household income
$123K
median
Median age
54.4
years
Jobs based here
304
A commuter town
Is Avon-by-the-Sea a good place to live?
The best of Avon-by-the-Sea’s subject grades are an A+ for walkability and health and an A for schools; the weakest is a D− for cost of living. 73% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Avon-by-the-Sea, above both the New Jersey town median (45%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 25 of New Jersey’s 530 towns score higher on walkability. Avon-by-the-Sea has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Avon-by-the-Sea stand out
Where Avon-by-the-Sea beats most towns.
WalkabilityA+
More walkable than 99% of U.S. towns
11.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
32 measures vs. New Jersey
20 better10 too close to call2 worse
| Widest gap | Avon-by-the-Sea | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.2% | 14.3% |
HealthA+
Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Avon Boro School District
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Elementary School | PK–8 | 112 |
SchoolsA
On state tests
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Avon-by-the-Sea for work
Where Avon-by-the-Sea’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
304jobs based in Avon-by-the-Sea
6%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Avon-by-the-Sea grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Jersey), ordered by how far Avon-by-the-Sea is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 15.8 of 20; 6.1% of households have no carA+Open →HealthAmong the healthiest U.S. towns; Jersey Shore University Medical Center 2.6 miles awayA+Open →Cost of livingD−Open →SchoolsAOpen →Jobs & income304 jobs based hereA−Open →SafetyBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; strong wind tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksB−Open →History1 notable person born hereB−Open →Civic life4.3 library visits per resident; 6.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 54.4; 72% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 586 attractions →Madison Square Garden and 369 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Avon-by-the-Sea. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw27 mi BeachConey Island
Big draw40 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw36 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & Museum
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaBarclays Center
Big draw40 mi MuseumMuseum of Modern Art1.2M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Barclays Center: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Museum of Modern Art: hibino, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Avon-by-the-Sea: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Avon-by-the-Sea, and how to reach them.
PowerJCP&L18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAvon By the Sea Water De1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMonday & ThursdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMonmouth County ClerkMonmouth County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code0771707717 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-by-the-Sea.
HousingCost of living grade D−
A typical Avon-by-the-Sea home is worth about $1.89M
The typical Avon-by-the-Sea home is worth about $1,895,000, up 12.7% in a year, 3 times the New Jersey typical home. Avon-by-the-Sea’s median rent is $2,078 a month, above both New Jersey’s towns ($1,778 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 69% of Avon-by-the-Sea households own their home.
$1.89MZillow home value
| Avon-by-the-Sea | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,078 a month | $1,778 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Avon-by-the-Sea$1.89M
New Jersey$575K
+12.7%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsA
Public schools in Avon-by-the-Sea beat 94% of New Jersey districts
Its public schools are run by the Avon Boro School District. Its one school is below.
94%of NJ districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 112 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NJ on state tests
HealthA+
Avon-by-the-Sea stands out in New Jersey and nationally: a smaller share of its adults feel lonely
25% of adults feel lonely in Avon-by-the-Sea. Avon-by-the-Sea beats the New Jersey average on 20 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 12% of adults report frequent mental distress in Avon-by-the-Sea.
99%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Avon-by-the-Sea | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 6.7% | 11% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
20 better10 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Avon-by-the-Sea | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.2% | 14.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.1% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 7.5% |
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
In Neptune · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Avon-by-the-Sea has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Avon-by-the-Sea for work: only 6% work in town. The median household income in Avon-by-the-Sea is $123,000. The top destinations are Wall Township (6%), New York (6%) and Lakewood Township (3%).
6%work in town
| Avon-by-the-Sea | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Avon-by-the-Sea6%
Wall Township6%
New York6%
Lakewood Township3%
Neptune Township3%
15 mi
median commute distance
304
jobs based in Avon-by-the-Sea
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: among the most walkable U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Avon-by-the-Sea has four seasons and pleasant summers
Avon-by-the-Sea has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 85° and January nights drop to 26°.
85°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–44°
Spring42–60°
Summer65–82°
Fall49–66°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+2.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
85°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyB
Crime per resident in Avon-by-the-Sea is lower than in 55% of U.S. towns
Avon-by-the-Sea’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents.
55%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
| Avon-by-the-Sea | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.3 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Avon-by-the-Sea0
New Jersey2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Avon-by-the-Sea10.3
New Jersey12.7
U.S.15.5
55th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
20
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Strong wind leads a moderate hazard risk in Avon-by-the-Sea
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 255 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Avon-by-the-Sea.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Strong windInland floodingHurricanes
255
paid flood claims since 1978
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Avon-by-the-Sea
19pages on Avon-by-the-Sea
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 94% of NJ districts · 1 schoolSafetyB0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA+Better than NJ on 20 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$1.89M typical home · up 12.7% in a yearWork & commuteA−$123K median household income · 304 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities · strong wind
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
23 within 15 miles of the center of Avon-by-the-Sea
Monmouth UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · West Long Branch6.1 mi$46,552 tuitionYeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake VillageUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lakewood10.3 mi$9,030 tuitionBrookdale Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lincroft11.1 mi$6,270 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Avon-by-the-Sea residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
About Avon-by-the-Sea
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, US
Avon-by-the-Sea (often called simply Avon; pronunciation: , AH-von) is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,933, an increase of 32 (+1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 1,901, which in turn reflected a decline of 343 (−15.3%) from the 2,244 counted in the 2000 census. Avon-by-the-Sea was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1900, from portions of Neptune City. The borough was named for Avon, England, or for the Avon Inn, a hotel constructed in 1883. In 2010, Forbes.com listed Avon-by-the-Sea as 232nd in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", w…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1900
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- ZIP code
- 07717
Avon-by-the-Sea’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Avon-by-the-Sea.
BelmarBradley BeachNeptune TownshipNeptune CityAvon-by-the-Sea
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon-by-the-Sea | — | — | D− | B | A | A+ |
| Belmar | #303 | B− | D− | B− | B− | A |
| Bradley Beach | #285 | B− | D− | B | C− | A |
| Neptune Township | #428 | D | D− | D | D− | B+ |
| Neptune City | #429 | D | D | C− | D | B |
Avon-by-the-Sea has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Compare Avon-by-the-Sea with a neighbor →
Questions about Avon-by-the-Sea
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ expensive?
Yes. That is 19.1 years of the area's median household income ($99,155 across the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 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 D−.