Welcome to Avon, where a small town is like a big family. Sprawled along the lush, leafy landscape of southeast Massachusetts, this little town is about halfway between Boston and Plymouth. Residents enjoy immediate access to major highways, making for easy commutes. That said, Avon is more than a commuter community. Brockton’s bountiful shopping and dining options are a moment’s drive away, and the Avon Civic Association keeps its annual calendar booked with seasonal events. So, there’s always a little something to do in or around town. Tucked away from the hustle, bustle and traffic of Massachusetts’ cities, Avon offers a slower pace of life, and many are happy to call it home.
D.W. Field Park
D.W. Field Park is a cornerstone green space for Avon and surrounding towns. 650 acres of woodlands and waterways connect the towns of Avon and Brockton, providing residents with all the space and opportunity to have fun under the sun. D.W. Field Park is open year-round and is a routine destination for local bikers, hikers, anglers and birders. Local history buffs, or anyone who enjoys a glimpse into the past, enjoy perusing the Brockton Reservoir — which was built in the 1880s and continues to supply fresh water today — and the Observation Tower, a 60-foot tower erected in 1928 at the top of the area’s highest elevation point. Under a cloudless sky, folks can climb the tower’s 90 steps and gaze at the distant Boston skyline, as well as the expanse of green space below. This park is popular for its seasonal and annual events, such as Fall Towerfest, which brings live music, fun vendors, craft activities, food trucks and more to the park. Toward the heart of town, John J. DeMarco Park is a quiet pocket park enclosed by a dense treeline. This small green space is a vision during the holidays, completely transforming with Christmas lights and decor — it’s just one of the Avon Civic Association’s annual events.
Moments from Downtown Brockton
A couple of commercial areas can be found on the fringes of Avon, with familiar big box stores like Walmart, Costco, Target, Petco and Ikea. A few chain eateries fan out around these commercial areas as well. As for chain eateries, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches is one of the only ones in the town proper, but Brockton’s shopping and dining are moments away. Downtown Brockton is less than a 5-mile drive from Avon. It’s dappled by local restaurants and other businesses. Cape Cod Cafe reminds visitors that “South Shore Bar Pizza” — a classic style of pie baked in a desk open, made in a 10-inch pan with fresh, thin dough, oregano-based sauce and blended cheddar cheeses — was invented in Brockton, back during the industrial boom. Cape Cod Café came to be in 1939 and has been serving up hot and cheesy bar pizzas since. Alexander’s Family Restaurant is another Brockton staple. Since 1982, this family-owned restaurant has been charming locals with warm, friendly service and big meals that are often split between a full belly and a to-go box.
Suburbia straddles Main Street
Avon’s residential roads branch off Main Street or Harrison Boulevard — the two ways in and out of town. While some farmhouses and bungalows found in these New England suburbs date back as early as the 1860s, most houses in town are early-1900s and midcentury charmers. Common architectural styles include Colonial Revivals, ranch-style homes, American Foursquares and the occasional Victorian Revival. Along more trafficked roads like Main Street, grassy front lawns are bordered by sidewalks, which is not a feature along most side streets. Overall list prices range from $358,000 — the cost of an older three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow — to $640,000 — the cost of a renovated, move-in ready two-story home. Homes typically sit on mid-size lots, around a third of an acre, hedged by mature pine, oak and maple trees. Homes in Avon sell quickly, typically after 17 days, which is much faster than the national average of 42 days.
From Harrison Boulevard to Interstate 93 to downtown Boston
Avon is a commuter town that straddles the Fall River Expressway. Residents hop on Harrison Boulevard, take the exit onto the expressway and hit Interstate 93 in about 5 miles. I-93 may get backed up during rush hour, but it's a straight shot into downtown Boston. Commuting to the heart of Boston is a 21-mile endeavor, typically taking around a half-hour. Avon is a rather car-dependent area, but Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority bus stops are in town along South Main Street. As for air travel, the Boston Logan International Airport is 24 miles north of Avon.
Avon Public Schools
Avon is home to its own school district: Avon Public Schools. Students can complete their K-12 journey right in town by taking their first academic steps at Ralph D. Butler Elementary School, rated C-plus on Niche, and moving on to Avon Middle High School, rated B-minus. Avon Middle High School educates students from seventh to 12th grade. Kids attending this school have a variety of extracurriculars at their disposal, including junior varsity and varsity sports like volleyball, baseball, softball and football. There are clubs, such as drama club and art club, students join to enrich their school days as well.
Crime
According to the CAP Index, Avon has a crime score of 3 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Winter wonderland
Avon is a New England community, so it should come as no surprise that the average snowfall, 47 inches, is nearly double the nation’s average of 28 inches. From November through April, the town implements a street parking ban to aid street clearing.
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