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Avon, IN

A town of about 23,437 people in Hendricks County, part of the Indianapolis area. Resident comments and photos are about Avon; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Avon
Avon in Indiana
Indiana in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Avon's center.

11
grocery stores
65
restaurants
10
coffee shops
77
parks
81
playgrounds
2
libraries
2
movie theaters
4
live theaters
4
bookstores
11
gyms
3
bars
6
pharmacies
3
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 2,324 rented homes in Avon, 76% rent for under $2,000 a month and 98% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 11%
$1,000 to $1,499: 39%
$1,500 to $1,999: 27%
$2,000 to $2,499: 21%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 2%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Avon rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

6 public school districts in this county, with about 32,704 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Avon Community School Corp · Avon
10,542 students · 16.8 students per teacher · 12 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Brownsburg Community School Corp · Brownsburg
10,172 students · 17.1 students per teacher · 11 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Plainfield Community School Corp · Plainfield
5,854 students · 17.7 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Danville Community School Corp · Danville
2,631 students · 18 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
North West Hendricks Schools · Lizton
1,966 students · 17.9 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$293,506
What a typical home sells for across the Indianapolis area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
25 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,887 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in IN. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$99,988
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.83% of home value a year
About $830 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 2.95%
IN's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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