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Is Avon, CO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,32432% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,016about $8,001/month · 10% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$548,90065% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,960 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 85 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Avon
$2,324
Sheridan
$1,711
Mead
$1,352
Eaton
$1,810
Salida
$2,426
Estes Park
$2,891
Battlement Mesa
$1,946

How much do households earn in Avon?

Under $25k
10.7%
$25k–50k
18.2%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
12.4%
$150k+
15.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Avon

SizeAvonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,369$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,395$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,580$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Avon overall?

Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
127
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Avon, so the Colorado figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Avon

🏛️ Property tax$1,879a year · 0.34% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$153a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Avon

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home47.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Avon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,485 a month less.

Renting
$2,324
Owning
$3,809

Owning assumes a typical $548,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,890 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Avon, CO?

Renting in Avon costs a median of about $2,324 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

How much do I need to make to live in Avon?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,960 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Avon cheap or expensive?

Avon is rated OK: rent takes 29.0% of the typical household income of $96,016. It ranks 85th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Avon?

The median homeowner in Avon pays $1,879 a year in property taxes, about 0.34% of the median home value.

Is Avon more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Avon?

The median home value in Avon is $548,900, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,972 people live in Avon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.