Living in Avon, CT
Avon is a Hartford County town of 23.16 square miles on the Farmington River, where U.S. Routes 44 and 202 and Connecticut Routes 10, 167 and 177 meet, with Talcott Mountain on its east side.
Avon at a glance
- Median sale price
- $615,000+8.8% vs last year 282 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 31.80 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$13,700 median-priced home
- Population
- 19,106 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 23.2 sq mi 825 per sq mi
What it is like in Avon
Avon is in Hartford County and has a population of 19,106 and a land area of 23.16 square miles. It borders Farmington, West Hartford, Canton, Burlington and Bloomfield. Hartford is 12 miles away, a 23 minute drive.
Europeans settled the area in 1645, when it was part of Farmington. The parish of Northington formed in 1750, and the General Assembly incorporated Avon as a town in 1830. The Farmington Canal opened in 1828.
Talcott Mountain, part of the Metacomet Ridge, runs along the east side of town, and the Farmington River borders the west. The town center sits on flatter ground. Avon Congregational Church, built in 1819, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Avon has Sperry Park, Sycamore Hills Park, Countryside Park, River Park, the Town Green, Alsop Meadows and Huckleberry Hill Recreation Area. Oakes Preserve and Wellner Preserve are open space, and Horse Guard State Park is named for the mounted cavalry unit founded in 1788. The Metacomet Trail follows the Talcott Mountain ridge, and the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs through town.
Golf courses in town include the Golf Club of Avon, Blue Fox Run Golf Course and Farmington Woods Golf Club. The Avon History Museum at 8 East Main Street is open on Sundays, and the Avon Historical Society also keeps the Pine Grove Schoolhouse, a restored 1865 building that opens on summer Sundays. Eating places include Small State Provisions on Old Farms Road, Dom's Creamery on West Main Street and Max A Mia on Route 44.
Getting around from Avon
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 23 min | 12 |
| New Haven | 57 min | 37 |
| Stamford | 109 min | 77 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 162 min | 112 |
| Boston | 145 min | 112 |
| Providence | 121 min | 86 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 46 min | 24 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Routes 44 and 202 and Connecticut Routes 10, 167 and 177 pass through Avon. Route 44 crosses Avon Mountain between Avon and West Hartford.
Drive times from Avon: Hartford 23 minutes (12 miles), New Haven 57 minutes (37 miles), Providence 121 minutes (86 miles), Boston 145 minutes (112 miles), New York City Midtown 162 minutes (112 miles), Stamford 109 minutes (77 miles) and Bradley Airport 46 minutes (24 miles).
Schools in Avon
6 public schools in Avon School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 3
- Pine Grove
- Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
- Roaring Brook
Middle 2
- Avon
- Thompson Brook
High school 1
- Avon High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Avon School District and Capitol Region Education Council on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Avon
Open Avon in Google Maps →Eat and drink 5
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Coffee shop and cafe in Old Avon Village serving breakfast, lunch, baked goods and catering.
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Ice cream shop on West Main Street that makes its ice cream in-house and also serves sweet and savory crepes.
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Italian restaurant on Route 44 with a brick oven, in the former Bertucci's building after a move from East Main Street.
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American restaurant and a separate tap room with draft beer and lighter fare, both inside the Avon Old Farms Hotel.
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Bakery and cafe that makes sourdough bread and pastries, with a Friday evening pizza pop-up.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history museum in the 1823 Schoolhouse Number 3, run by the Avon Historical Society and open on Sundays.
Parks, preserves and trails 23
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Avon housing market
Over the last 12 months, 282 homes sold in Avon with a median sale price of $615,000 and a median of 6 days on market. There are 26 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $241 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 8.8% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.1 months.
Avon's town-wide property tax rate is 31.80 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,700 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Avon
What is the median home price in Avon, CT?
The median sale price in Avon is $615,000, based on 282 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Avon, CT?
Avon's town-wide property tax rate is 31.80 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,700 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Avon, CT from Hartford?
Avon is about 12 miles and a 23-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Avon, CT from New York City?
Avon is about 112 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 162-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Avon, CT?
Avon has about 19,106 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 23.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in Avon, CT?
Avon has 6 public schools in Avon School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Avon, CT?
There are 26 homes for sale in Avon right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Avon from Hartford?
Hartford is 12 miles from Avon, about a 23 minute drive.
Which highways serve Avon?
U.S. Routes 44 and 202 and Connecticut Routes 10, 167 and 177 run through Avon.
What parks and trails are in Avon?
Town parks include Sperry Park, Sycamore Hills Park, Countryside Park and River Park. Horse Guard State Park, Oakes Preserve and Wellner Preserve are also in town, and the Metacomet Trail and Farmington Canal Heritage Trail pass through.
What is the history of Avon?
Europeans settled the area in 1645 as part of Farmington. It became the parish of Northington in 1750 and was incorporated as Avon in 1830.
Which towns border Avon?
Farmington, West Hartford, Canton, Burlington and Bloomfield.
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