Housing data for Avon Park, FL
Avon Park, FL has an estimated 10,057 residents and 5,579 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Highlands County.
41.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $921 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−3.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 10,057 (±25)
- Housing units
- 5,579 (±387)
- Households that rent
- 41.3%
- Median gross rent
- $921
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −3.9%
What stands out in Avon Park
Households that rent: 41.3% (±6.0 points) in Avon Park, higher than in Highlands County (21.4%).
Median real estate taxes: $696 (±$90) in Avon Park, lower than in Highlands County ($1,353).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 10.5% (±4.6 points) in Avon Park, higher than in Highlands County (4.6%).
Homes built before 1980: 48.8% (±8.0 points) in Avon Park, higher than in Highlands County (31.2%).
- Renters and owners in Avon Park
- Property taxes in Avon Park
- Types of homes in Avon Park
- Age of homes in Avon Park
Housing in Avon Park at a glance
- Median rent: $921 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $997 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 67.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 41.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $36,485 median household income
- Home values: $144,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,360 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $696 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 10.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 39.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 48.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 4.5% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 93.1% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 24.6 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −3.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 31.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 3.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Avon Park against Highlands County, its state and the nation
| Avon Park | Highlands County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,057 (±25) | 105,702 (exact) | 22,416,077 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 5,579 (±387) | 58,635 (±48) | 10,256,470 (±942) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 41.3% (±6.0 points) | 21.4% (±1.5 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $921 (±$111) | $1,035 (±$52) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $36,485 (±$4,055) | $54,897 (±$2,416) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $144,700 (±$29,856) | $187,900 (±$8,429) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $696 (±$90) | $1,353 (±$45) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 48.8% (±8.0 points) | 31.2% (±1.8 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) | 23.8 minutes (±1.2) | 28.0 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.7% (±4.5 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 49.5 years (±4.4) | 54.4 years (±0.2) | 42.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Avon Park covers 10.2 square miles of land, about 987 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Avon Park has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,461 (±67) | 10,057 (±25) | −3.9% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 4,262 (±271) | 5,579 (±387) | +30.9% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $781 (±$63) | $921 (±$111) | +17.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $70,300 (±$5,727) | $144,700 (±$29,856) | +105.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $30,750 (±$2,470) | $36,485 (±$4,055) | +18.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $844 (±$134) | $1,360 (±$358) | +61.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $493 (±$80) | $696 (±$90) | +41.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 45.3% (±4.8 points) | 41.3% (±6.0 points) | −4.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% (±4.9 points) | 4.5% (±3.9 points) | −1.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Highlands County
Avon Park has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Highlands County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Highlands County recorded 68 violent and 408 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
Places near Avon Park
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring | 8.9 mi | $1,019 | $191,600 | 48.1% |
| Frostproof | 11 mi | $697 | $150,500 | 28.8% |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16 mi | — | $270,000 | 3.0% |
| Babson Park | 17 mi | — | $211,100 | 4.2% |
| Crooked Lake Park | 17 mi | $1,666 | $198,000 | 29.2% |
| Zolfo Springs | 18 mi | $967 | $115,100 | 29.5% |
| Wauchula | 19 mi | $1,017 | $191,800 | 56.8% |
| Highland Park | 19 mi | — | $374,100 | 1.9% |
Places in Florida most like Avon Park
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads | $831 | $111,300 | $38,889 | 41.1% |
| Palatka | $901 | $150,500 | $32,021 | 49.2% |
| Marianna | $861 | $98,700 | $40,414 | 43.5% |
| Archer | $913 | $184,800 | $41,058 | 38.0% |
| Fort Pierce North | $921 | $167,600 | $40,228 | 44.0% |
| Arcadia | $956 | $177,700 | $39,677 | 50.7% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Florida.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Avon Park, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $877 | $1,022 | $1,259 | $1,500 | $1,905 |
HUD income limits for Avon Park, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,000 | $28,300 | $45,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,350 | $51,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,400 | $58,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,400 | $64,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,900 | $75,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $50,100 | $80,200 |
| 8 people | $53,350 | $53,350 | $85,350 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Sebring, FL MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $75,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Avon Park
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Avon Park beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Avon Park, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Avon Park, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Avon Park
What is the average rent in Avon Park, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Avon Park is $921 (±$111) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Avon Park?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Avon Park, FL is $563 (±$457) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Avon Park rent-burdened?
67.9% of renting households in Avon Park pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Avon Park?
Avon Park has an estimated 1,950 (±334) renting households, 41.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Avon Park?
The median household income in Avon Park is $36,485 (±$4,055) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Avon Park, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $144,700 (±$29,856) for owner-occupied homes in Avon Park (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Avon Park growing?
In Avon Park, the number of residents went from 10,461 in 2015–2019 to 10,057 in 2020–2024 (−3.9%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Sebring, FL MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sebring, FL MSA
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 Avon Park city, Florida (place:02750, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .