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Avon, Connecticut

town · Hartford County

At a glance

18,946
Population
$479,700
Median home value (all homes)
58% above U.S. median
$589,884
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,857/mo
Median rent
38% above U.S. median
$154,058
Median household income
96% above U.S. median
24.8 min
Average commute
93.5%
Homes with broadband
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing76% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities36% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost9% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates73.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Avon Economic Development
Avon Economic Development is the town's economic development office that works with planning, engineering, and other departments to meet the needs of the business community and promote opportunities for retail, light industry, or other economic development in Avon.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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