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Avalon

New Jersey · 1,205 residents (2025 est.) · 4.27 sq mi
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Avalon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,167. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 655 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,959,000. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 151%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,488
−31%since 2000
from 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.6
+17%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,205 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Avalon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,167
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,196 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,157
+122%since 2000
from $50,016 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
−15%since 2010
from 0.622 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,959,000
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
85.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.1
+95%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,105)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,409)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(36)
Asian1.9%(29)
Other0.8%(12)
Diversity Score12.8%(190)
Diversity Score
13
+308%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avalon, New Jersey?

Avalon, New Jersey has about 1,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avalon, New Jersey?

The typical household in Avalon, New Jersey earns about $139,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avalon, New Jersey expensive?

In Avalon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,959,000, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Avalon, New Jersey?

About 70.6% of adults age 25 and over in Avalon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avalon, New Jersey?

About 4.8% of people in Avalon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avalon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Avalon, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 321 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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