Rows tagged local are specific to Avon (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Indianapolis, IN. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 7/10 (district 1800270 · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
94.7
metro-area
#0 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)
94.8
metro-area
#0 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.39
metro-area
#0 of 200
Median household income
$98,162
local
#0 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)
$50,454
local
#0 of 200
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
3.78%
local
#0 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)
+32.2%
local
#0 of 200
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$272,800
local
#0 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
2.8×
local
#0 of 200
1-yr home appreciation
+1.3%
metro-area
#0 of 200
Price per square foot
$144
local
#0 of 200
Typical home size (implied)
1,900 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$1,413
local
#0 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)
7,793
Median days on market
11
metro-area
#0 of 200
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
9.3%
state
#0 of 200
Combined sales tax
7.00%
state
#0 of 200
State income tax (top rate)
3.00%
Capital gains tax
3.05%
state
#0 of 200
High earners
No special surtax
Effective property tax rate
0.93%
local
#0 of 200
Median property tax paid
$2,539
local
#0 of 200
Healthcare & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,600
state
#0 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$12,000
state
#0 of 200
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$200
state
#0 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)
1.20% of value (~$336/yr)
state
#0 of 200
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in major metro counties
DMV & license offices
20
Avg commute to work
26 min
local
#0 of 200
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
17.9¢/kWh
state
#0 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill
$161
state
#0 of 200
Gasoline
$3.30/gal
state
#0 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$72
state
#0 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$102
state
#0 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$81
state
#0 of 200
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,600
state
#0 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,400
state
#0 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$600
state
#0 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#0 of 200
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
55
metro-area
#0 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
900
metro-area
#0 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)
5,700
metro-area
#0 of 200
Avg summer high
86°F
metro-area
#0 of 200
Avg winter low
20°F
metro-area
#0 of 200
Annual precipitation
43.6"
metro-area
#0 of 200
Annual snowfall
25.5"
metro-area
#0 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)
55%
metro-area
#0 of 200
Plant hardiness zone
6a
Frost window
04-30 → 10-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
360
state
#0 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,000
state
#0 of 200
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
88
metro-area
#0 of 200
Parks
150
Hiking areas
23
Golf courses
32
Shooting ranges
9
Lakes
24
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#0 of 200
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.