Quiet town offers spaciousness and village vibe seven miles from West Hartford
Those who cherish privacy are drawn to this scenic Farmington Valley town’s spaciousness, tranquility and excellent schools.
Flanked by the majestic Talcott Mountain, Avon is a quiet bedroom community of West Hartford seven miles to its southwest. Niche has confirmed the area’s popularity by naming it one of Connecticut’s best places to live and the No. 4 place in Hartford. Around 84% of the town’s 19,000 population own their own homes.
This quiet, affluent, somewhat isolated bedroom community of Hartford offers more
land and larger lots than its built-out neighbor, West Harford.
Traffic is a fact of life for Avon residents when it’s time to work, shop or go out to
eat. Newcomers quickly become intimately familiar with U.S. Route 44, the one
road everyone in Farmington Valley and Litchfield County uses to get to
Hartford.
Avon is a town with plenty of wide open spaces.
Landscaping along Route 44 in Avon is often vibrant and festive.
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More available land allows for larger homes and lots
Compared to West Hartford, Avon offers larger homes and lots for lower prices. New construction is easier to find here since it has more land than built-out towns like West Hartford.
Many existing homes were built in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The median price for a single-family home here is $610,000. Two-bedroom homes and town
homes range from mid-upper $300,000s. Four- to five-bedroom estates with large lots sell for $1 million to $3 million. Homes here sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 41 days.
Home buyers should be aware that snowy and icy weather can make getting in and out of their homes challenging when they have a steep driveway. Resale is also more difficult with such driveways.
Homes near the center of Avon come with historic charm.
Many modern homes are built on multiple acre lots in Avon.
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Avon Public Schools earn highest marks from Niche
Niche gives the Avon Public School District an overall A-plus grade. Avon High School also earns an A-plus. The town’s two middle schools, Avon Middle School for grades 7 and 8 and Thompson Brook School for grades 5 and 6 both earn an A. Two of the district’s five elementary schools also score an A, while the Ana Grace Academy of the Arts scores a B-minus and the Reggio Magnet School of the Arts scores a C-plus. As a smaller school district, Avon Public Schools doesn’t offer as many diverse educational opportunities as larger districts.
Seventh & eighth graders in town attend Avon Middle School.
Avon High is ranked #16 among Connecticut public high schools.
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Locals enjoy natural beauty and wildlife at Farmington River and Avon parks
One of Avon’s biggest perks is its proximity to the scenic Farmington River. Residents love fishing, tubing and kayaking in the river in the summer. The Fisher Meadows Recreation is a popular spot for hiking with lovely riverside views along its eastern edge.
Farmington Valley Greenway is another favorite of Avon’s 14 parks and recreation areas. Hikers and cyclists enjoy its paved pathways but must be careful in the winter since the trails are not plowed.
Golfers only have a short drive to make their tee times, as the Golf Club of Avon is right in the center of town.
A walking trail in Avon crosses a waterfall as it connects Buckingham & Countryside parks.
Enjoy the beautiful nature around Found Lake Park in Avon.
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Community events and art opportunities bring locals together
Avon offers plenty of arts and cultural activities for such a small town. The Avon Arts Association puts on a holiday show in December, a spring show in June and a Board of Directors show in July featuring local artworks. Residents and visitors can also learn about local nature and history at the Horse Guard State Park or Pine Grove School House and Fisher Meadows.
Art lovers can get their fix at open studios, art classes, artist studios and galleries at the Farmington Valley Arts Center, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Around the time golden and red leaves start peppering the ground, parents take their kids to the Pickin Patch at Woodford Farm to select their pumpkins in time for Halloween.
Shopping, dining and entertainment in Avon means driving somewhere, most likely along U.S. Route 44. Strip malls along this commercial corridor have convenient parking in front. Popular retailers at the open-air Shoppes at Farmington Valley include lululemon, Barnes & Noble, Sur La Table, the Apple Store, beauty services and national chain restaurants. Around seven miles to the south in West Hartford, Bishops Corner features restaurants, cafes and shopping at retailers like Target and Marshall’s. Locals can also grab groceries there at Whole Foods.
Residents enjoy multiple transportation options
Many of Avon’s residents commute to Harford for work in the insurance and medical
industries. While their drive to work on U.S. Route 44 offers stunning views, commuters dare not take their eyes off the road. The winding, steep climb up Avon Mountain, or, as the locals say, “over the mountain,” requires their full attention, especially in poor weather conditions. U.S. Route 44 becomes West Main Street as it passes through the northeast section of Avon and connects
residents to Hartford and beyond.
Drivers heading east and west commonly use Interstate 84 and Interstate 91 for north-south travel. Union Station in Hartford offers commuter trains to larger cities like Boston and New York.
Air travel is easily accessible at Bradley International/Hartford (BDL) Airport, 15 miles away. It offers direct flights to more than 35 domestic and international destinations. Tweed New Haven Regional is the second closest airport, 50 miles away. Avelo Airlines flies directly to 14 domestic destinations, offering priority boarding and pet accommodations and no change or cancellation fees.
Property crime much higher than U.S. and state averages
Avon has a low crime rate, especially regarding violent crime. According to FBI data, one violent crime was reported in 2022 compared to U.S. totals of 380.7 and 150 in Connecticut. However, property crimes in Avon are much higher, at 131, than the U.S. average of 1954.4 and Connecticut’s average of 1,494.
Avon has one active landfill site on Huckleberry Hill Road.
Town invests in infrastructure improvements
The Town Council has approved a nearly $2 million sewer upgrade of its 40-year-old pump station near the intersection of U.S. Routes 44 and 10 and Nod Road. This will help meet the higher demand for water resulting from the town’s ongoing commercial and residential growth. Several other upcoming improvements include renovations at Fisher Meadows and new sidewalks on West Avon Road and Scoville Road. Locals can also look forward to the Tillotson Bridge’s forthcoming replacement and Cider Brook Road reconstruction.
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