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Avalon
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Suburb
Pittsburgh

Avalon

#6,346 in Best Places to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Avalon is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 4,753. Avalon is in Allegheny County. Living in Avalon offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Avalon there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Avalon and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Avalon are above average.
    About Avalon...
    Population
    4,753
    Suburb of
    Pittsburgh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $128,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $830
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      330.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      176.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      903.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      44.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      3%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Avalon

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,873
    National
    $69,021
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