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Avalon, FL

Census-designated place in Santa Rosa County, Florida.

Population

886

Land area

3.8sq mi

People per sq mi

232

ZIP codes

0

Avalon and its ZIP codes

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Avalon at a glance

  • Avalon is 44% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $88,125 a year, 18% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,600 (22% below Florida) and median rent is $1,679 a month.

Local data for Avalon, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Avalon, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,125

Poverty rate

14.6%

Median home value

$280,600

Median rent

$1,679/mo

Homeownership

81.1%

Bachelor's or higher

23.9%

Median age

49.3

Average commute

31.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (132), German Americans (30), Scottish Americans (14).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Rosa County. PPP loans are for Avalon.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,276

44,562 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,893

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.8B

FY 2026, $9,798 per person

Santa Rosa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Avalon, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.3%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home21.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Avalon, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

516

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9,799

14.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 42°F

67.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Avalon, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.2%

U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Cities near Avalon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MulatCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.6
Dickerson CityCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.3
BagdadCensus-designated place4.6 mi6.3
Garcon PointCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.9
Pea RidgeCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.8
FloridatownCensus-designated place5 mi0.4
Ferry PassCensus-designated place5.7 mi13.9
MiltonCity6.9 mi5.7
PaceCensus-designated place7 mi24.2
PensacolaCity8.4 mi22.8
MidwayCensus-designated place9.5 mi12
BrentCensus-designated place10 mi10.2
East MiltonCensus-designated place10 mi28.7
GouldingCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
EnsleyCensus-designated place11 mi12.2
Point BakerCensus-designated place11 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Avalon, FL in?
Avalon is in Santa Rosa County, Florida.
What is the population of Avalon, FL?
About 886 people live in Avalon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Avalon?
Nearby places include Mulat (2.4 mi), Dickerson City (4.1 mi), Bagdad (4.6 mi), Garcon Point (4.7 mi), Pea Ridge (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023