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Population in 2010: 18,098.
Population change since 2000: +14.3%
 
Males: 8,710  (48.1%)
Females: 9,388  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

44.9 years
Connecticut median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 06001.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $149,091 (it was $90,934 in 2000)
Avon:

$149,091
CT:

$88,429

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $92,715 (it was $51,706 in 2000)

Avon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $521,881 (it was $241,400 in 2000)
Avon:

$521,881
CT:

$347,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $326,390; detached houses: $351,925; townhouses or other attached units: $238,893; in 2-unit structures: $226,606; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $205,937; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $157,099; mobile homes: $128,456
March 2022 cost of living index in Avon: 112.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Avon, CT (2010)
    • 15,79087.2%White alone
    • 1,1416.3%Asian alone
    • 6133.4%Hispanic
    • 2581.4%Black alone
    • 2621.4%Two or more races
    • 260.1%Other race alone
    • 70.04%American Indian alone
    • 10.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Avon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Avon by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		3
(17.1)		1
(5.5)		0
(0.0)		2
(11.0)		8
(43.7)		1
(5.4)		1
(5.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(10.9)		0
(0.0)		3
(16.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		3
(17.1)		1
(5.5)		0
(0.0)		2
(11.0)		3
(16.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.4)		1
(5.4)		2
(10.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.5)		1
(5.5)		4
(21.9)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		2
(11.4)		4
(22.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.5)		1
(5.5)		1
(5.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(10.9)		3
(16.4)		2
(10.9)		2
(11.0)		1
(5.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		28
(160.0)		38
(210.0)		29
(159.9)		25
(137.7)		20
(109.1)		20
(108.5)		14
(75.7)		4
(21.7)		10
(54.4)		19
(103.4)		15
(81.9)		18
(98.4)		19
(104.2)		9
(47.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		138
(788.8)		147
(812.2)		149
(821.8)		142
(781.9)		117
(638.5)		143
(775.4)		130
(703.3)		120
(649.9)		141
(766.4)		153
(832.5)		183
(998.9)		152
(831.1)		158
(866.9)		100
(531.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		6
(34.3)		1
(5.5)		2
(11.0)		1
(5.5)		6
(32.7)		8
(43.4)		3
(16.2)		8
(43.3)		15
(81.5)		13
(70.7)		13
(71.0)		21
(114.8)		23
(126.2)		22
(117.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.5)		1
(5.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index66.658.145.054.676.747.540.732.644.257.156.366.360.835.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Avon, CT

Crime rate in Avon detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 43 (33 officers - 30 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.81
Connecticut average:

2.10
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Ancestries: Irish (20.2%), Italian (17.0%), German (16.2%), English (15.4%), Polish (8.8%), French (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1830

Elevation: 202 feet

Land area: 23.1 square miles.

Population density: 783 people per square mile   (low).

Avon, Connecticut map

1,171 residents are foreign born (3.4% Europe, 2.4% Asia).

This town:

7.4%
Connecticut:

10.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Avon town:

1.7% ($3,988)
Connecticut:

1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: West Hartford, CT (6.6 miles , pop. 63,589).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: North Hempstead, NY (81.5 miles , pop. 222,611).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (83.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Canton Valley, CT (1.8 miles ),
Collinsville, CT (1.8 miles ),
Farmington, CT (2.0 miles ),
Canton, CT (2.1 miles ),
Weatogue, CT (2.1 miles ),
Burlington, CT (2.2 miles ),
West Simsbury, CT (2.4 miles ),
Simsbury, CT (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.79 N, Longitude: 72.86 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Distribution of median household income in Avon, CT in 2022
Avon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 19 buildings, average cost: $292,300
  • 2021: 17 buildings, average cost: $290,700
  • 2020: 9 buildings, average cost: $301,200
  • 2019: 13 buildings, average cost: $288,800
  • 2018: 13 buildings, average cost: $243,300
  • 2017: 20 buildings, average cost: $327,800
  • 2016: 19 buildings, average cost: $355,600
  • 2015: 31 buildings, average cost: $354,700
  • 2014: 22 buildings, average cost: $348,600
  • 2013: 39 buildings, average cost: $343,900
  • 2012: 29 buildings, average cost: $367,800
  • 2011: 27 buildings, average cost: $380,100
  • 2010: 20 buildings, average cost: $382,300
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $378,100
  • 2008: 18 buildings, average cost: $486,200
  • 2007: 24 buildings, average cost: $417,200
  • 2006: 58 buildings, average cost: $393,700
  • 2005: 85 buildings, average cost: $248,600
  • 2004: 93 buildings, average cost: $194,500
  • 2003: 119 buildings, average cost: $203,600
  • 2002: 141 buildings, average cost: $189,600
  • 2001: 89 buildings, average cost: $222,100
  • 2000: 97 buildings, average cost: $180,800
  • 1999: 120 buildings, average cost: $204,900
  • 1998: 143 buildings, average cost: $211,300
  • 1997: 144 buildings, average cost: $145,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Avon, CT residents
Average permit cost in Avon, CT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Connecticut:

3.9%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Avon, CT
Historical housing units in Avon, CT
Most common industries in Avon, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (17.8%)
  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.8%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.2%)
  • Public administration (2.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (17.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (14.4%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (18.8%)
  • Educational services (18.0%)
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Avon, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Top executives (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Top executives (7.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.6%)
  • Engineers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Registered nurses (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.0%)

Average climate in Avon, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 84.0. This is about average.

City:

84.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.289. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.289
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 11.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.0
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.109. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.109
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.15. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.15
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Avon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Connecticut state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the Avon town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 tornado 28.4 miles away from the town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Avon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 167.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 192.9 miles away from Avon center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 191.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 134.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 168.0 miles away from Avon center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 380.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hartford County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Hurricanes: 5, Floods: 4, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Avon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Avon:

  • APPLE REHAB AVON (220 SCOVILLE ROAD)
  • AVON HEALTH CENTER (652 WEST AVON RD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Avon:

  • C I B: EVANS DRIVE (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SIMSBURY, CT)
  • CHERRY BROOK HEALTH CARE CENTE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; COLLINSVILLE, CT)
  • UCONN DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; FARMINGTON, CT)
  • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF HARTFORD (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; FARMINGTON, CT)
  • C R I: PLAINVILLE AVE GR HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; FARMINGTON, CT)
  • JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; FARMINGTON, CT)
  • COUNTRYSIDE MANOR OF BRISTOL (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BRISTOL, CT)

Amtrak stations near Avon:

  • 10 miles: HARTFORD (1 UNION PLACE) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: BERLIN (KENSINGTON, DEPOT RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: WINDSOR (41 CENTRAL ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Avon:

  • Tunxis Community College (about 6 miles; Farmington, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,787)
  • University of Hartford (about 8 miles; West Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 6,398)
  • Central Connecticut State University (about 9 miles; New Britain, CT; FT enrollment: 9,989)
  • Trinity College (about 10 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,355)
  • Capital Community College (about 10 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,609)
  • Goodwin College (about 12 miles; East Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 3,017)
  • Manchester Community College (about 16 miles; Manchester, CT; FT enrollment: 4,667)

Public high schools in Avon:

  • AVON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 675, Location: 510 WEST AVON ROAD, Grades: 9-12)
  • FARMINGTON VALLEY REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER (Location: 395 WEST AVON ROAD, Grades: 6-12)

Private high school in Avon:

  • AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL (Students: 406, Location: 500 OLD FARMS RD, Grades: 9-12, Boys only)

Public elementary/middle schools in Avon:

  • ROARING BROOK SCHOOL (Students: 878, Location: 30 OLD WHEELER LANE, Grades: KG-4)
  • PINE GROVE SCHOOL (Students: 688, Location: 151 SCOVILLE ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
  • THOMPSON BROOK SCHOOL (Students: 579, Location: 150 THOMPSON ROAD, Grades: 5-6)
  • AVON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 559, Location: 375 WEST AVON ROAD, Grades: 7-8)
  • REGGIO MAGNET SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (Location: 20 SECURITY DRIVE, Grades: PK-5)

Private elementary/middle schools in Avon:

  • FARMINGTON VALLEY ACADEMY MONTESSORI (Students: 94, Location: 150 FISHER DR, Grades: PK-6)
  • TALCOTT MOUNTAIN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICS (Students: 49, Location: 324 MONTEVIDEO RD, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Avon

Library in Avon:

  • AVON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,406,804; Location: 281 COUNTRY CLUB RD.; 82,480 books; 18 e-books; 4,788 audio materials; 5,165 video materials; 20 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 277 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Thompson Brook School opened as a 5th and 6th grade school 4 years ago

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Avon: Bell Compo Golf Course (A), Golf Club of Avon (B), Avon Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (C), Richard W Dunne Library (D), Farmington Valley Art Center (E), Avon Town Hall (F), Avon Museum (G), Avon Municipal Complex (H), Avon Historical Society Building (I), Avon Free Public Library (J), Avon Volunteer Fire Department Station 4 (K), Avon Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 (L), Avon Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Plaza 44 Shopping Center (1), Nod Brook Mall Shopping Center (2), Caldor Plaza Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Avon include: Saint Anns Church (A), Saint Matthew Lutheran Church (B), Valley Community Baptist Church (C), West Avon Congregational Church (D), Avon Congregational Church (E), Christ Episcopal Church of Avon (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cider Brook Cemetery (1), Saint Ann Cemetery (2), Saint Marys Cemetery (3), West Avon Cemetery (4), Greenwood Cemetery (5), Beth El Temple Cemetery (6), Avon Center Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Ely Pond (A), Lake Erie (B), Hoe Pond (C), Lily Pond (D), Secret Lake (E), Beaverdam Pond (F), Henrys Pond Number 2 (G), Unionville Upper Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Brook (A), Wiggin Brook (B), Chidsey Brook (C), Thompson Brook (D), Hawley Brook (E), Jim Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Avon include: Countryside Park (1), Fisher Meadows Recreation Area (2), Found Lake Park (3), Nod Brook State Wildlife Area (4), Pine Grove Historic District (5), Pine Grove School Historic District (6), Scoville Park and Ballfield (7), Sperry Park (8), Sycamore Hills Recreation Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Avon Town Of (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 281 Country Club Road) (1), Farmington Valley Visitors Association (5 East Main Street Suite 3) (2), Dattco (Tours & Charters; 20 Industrial Drive) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Residence Inn by Marriott (15 Ensign Drive) (1), Avon Old Farms Hotel (279 Avon Mountain Road) (2), KGE Industries- LLC (PO Box 453) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Kia McNeill - Association footballer.

Hartford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Avon and their reported violations in the past:

AVON WATER CO (Population served: 11,590, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-01-2013 and OCT-18-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-21-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-21-2014), St Public Notif received (SEP-25-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-01-2013 and OCT-18-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-21-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-21-2014), St Public Notif received (SEP-25-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-30-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2006)
  • 136 regular monitoring violations
TURKEY HILL OF EAST GRANBY, LLC (Population served: 360, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-14-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-29-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2007)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-25-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-07-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
HUNTING LODGE APARTMENTS (Population served: 115, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-10-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2009)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.5%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.7%
Whole state:

7.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.0%
Whole state:

3.9%

People in group quarters in Avon in 2010:

  • 169 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 105 people in college/university student housing
  • 14 people in group homes intended for adults
169 people in nursing homes in 2000
6 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Avon (2011 data):

  • Farmington Bank: Avon Branch at 427 West Avon Road, branch established on 1989/05/20; Avon Branch at 310 West Main Street, branch established on 1996/11/09. Info updated 2009/10/20: Bank assets: $1,615.5 mil, Deposits: $1,256.2 mil, headquarters in Farmington, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc.
  • Sovereign Bank, National Association: Farmington Valley Mall Branch at 394 West Main Street, branch established on 1967/10/21. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Avon Branch at 240 West Main Street, branch established on 1971/05/24. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Webster Bank, National Association: Avon Office at 392 West Main Street, branch established on 1998/04/15. Info updated 2008/12/23: Bank assets: $18,674.3 mil, Deposits: $13,861.5 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 167 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
  • The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company: Avon Branch at 27 Dale Road, branch established on 1999/08/11. Info updated 2010/09/29: Bank assets: $376.9 mil, Deposits: $344.9 mil, headquarters in Simsbury, CT, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Sbt Bancorp, Inc.
  • Northwest Community Bank: Avon Branch at 101 Simsbury Road, branch established on 1964/07/11. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $318.9 mil, Deposits: $225.9 mil, headquarters in Winsted, CT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Connecticut Mutual Holding Company
  • People's United Bank: Avon Financial Center Branch at 27 East Main St, branch established on 2000/11/27. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • TD Bank, National Association: Avon Branch at 255 W Main Street, branch established on 1975/06/21. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The

For population 15 years and over in Avon:

Marital status in Avon, CT
  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 67.5%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Avon:

  • High school or higher: 95.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 62.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Connecticut average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Avon, CT (based on Hartford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic278,203100
Mainline Protestant73,522183
Evangelical Protestant50,619214
Other28,18394
Black Protestant8,44626
Orthodox3,66513
None451,376-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 215
Hartford County:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 92
Hartford County:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 203
Hartford County:

2.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 755
Here:

8.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.4%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Hartford County:

22.1%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.0%
State:

15.8%

4.94% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($69,891 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.94%
Connecticut average:

5.79%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($102 average AGI)
Hartford County:

0.04%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from New Haven County, CT  0.75% ($61,079 average AGI)
from Tolland County, CT  0.47% ($64,406)
from Middlesex County, CT  0.35% ($73,938)


5.15% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($92,529 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.15%
Connecticut average:

5.82%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($235 average AGI)
Hartford County:

0.03%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Tolland County, CT  0.55% ($66,576 average AGI)
to New Haven County, CT  0.50% ($61,806)
to Middlesex County, CT  0.40% ($86,447)
Businesses in Avon, CT
NameCountNameCount
Blockbuster1MasterBrand Cabinets6
CVS1New Balance3
Chevrolet1Nike4
DHL1Pier 1 Imports1
Decora Cabinetry2RadioShack1
Dunkin Donuts1Rite Aid1
FedEx8Starbucks1
GameStop1Subway2
Gap1T-Mobile2
H&R Block1T.J.Maxx1
Jones New York1UPS7
Lane Furniture1Verizon Wireless1
LensCrafters1Victoria's Secret1
Marriott1Walmart1
Marshalls1

Strongest AM radio stations in Avon:

  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLAT (910 AM; 5 kW; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW BRITAIN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPOP (1410 AM; 5 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDRC (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDZK (1550 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMFIELD, CT; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMI (1290 AM; 1 kW; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSNG (610 AM; 1 kW; TORRINGTON, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF)
  • WXCT (990 AM; 2 kW; SOUTHINGTON, CT; Owner: THE ADD RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WRYM (840 AM; 1 kW; NEW BRITAIN, CT)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Avon:

  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
  • WCCC-FM (106.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJMJ (88.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ST. THOMAS SEMINARY)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZBG (97.3 FM; LITCHFIELD, CT; Owner: LOCAL GIRLS & BOYS B/CASTING CORP.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)

TV broadcast stations around Avon:

  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WFSB (Channel 3; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHCT-LP (Channel 38; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WUTH-CA (Channel 47; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WHTX-LP (Channel 10; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WRDM-LP (Channel 13; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • WMLD-LP (Channel 6; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: HARVARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Avon fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 36Number of bridges
  • 446ft / 136mTotal length
  • 1,765,786Total average daily traffic
  • 166,580Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,623,781Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Avon, CT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 191950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Avon, CT
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 53 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Avon)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Avon, CT)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 104 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Avon)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Avon)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 38. The highest number of reported fires - 61 took place in 2016, and the least - 19 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Avon, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (38.8%), and Outside Fires (37.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Avon, CT
    • 25438.8%Structure Fires
    • 24837.9%Outside Fires
    • 8613.1%Other
    • 6610.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Avon, CT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Avon, CT
  • 58.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.4%Utility gas
  • 8.6%Electricity
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Wood
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Avon, CT
  • 35.0%Electricity
  • 33.0%Utility gas
  • 28.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Coal or coke
  • 0.8%Other fuel


Avon compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Avon on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: mathematical science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other financial specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: financial managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: mathematical science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: physicians and surgeons (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: radio, tv, and computer stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: data processing, libraries, and other information services (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: health and personal care, except drug, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: motor vehicles, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #97 (06001) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting taxable interest in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Mainline Protestant congregations"
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