How are homes heated in Avalon, CA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Avalon, used by 52.9% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 33.6% (±14.4 points)
- Electricity
- 52.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Avalon
| Fuel used most | Avalon | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.6% (±14.4 points) | 62.6% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 52.9% (±16.4 points) | 29.3% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.7% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.2% (±8.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 8.2% (±7.3 points) | 5.4% | 3.0% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Avalon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Avalon, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Los Angeles County (29.3%).
It is also higher than in California (29.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Avalon
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | — | 52.9% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 27 mi | 23.4% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Rolling Hills | 29 mi | 22.3% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 30 mi | 19.6% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Newport Beach | 30 mi | 29.6% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 30 mi | 15.9% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Huntington Beach | 30 mi | 20.8% (±1.3 points) | Lower |
| Lomita | 31 mi | 22.2% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Long Beach | 31 mi | 29.8% (±0.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (23.4%), Rolling Hills, CA (22.3%), Rolling Hills Estates, CA (19.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 31 (tie) | Walnut | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 31 (tie) | West Hollywood | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 31 (tie) | East Los Angeles | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Florence-Graham | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Agoura Hills | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Artesia | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Avalon | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Bell | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Bradbury | 0.0% (±13.1 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Carson | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Claremont | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Commerce | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Covina | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Avalon
What is the most common way to heat a home in Avalon?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Avalon, used by 52.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Avalon heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Avalon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Avalon have electric heat?
52.9% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in Avalon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Avalon city, California (place:03274, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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