Avon offers scenic mountain views and an outdoor lifestyle
Avon was established in 1860, when settlers drove cattle into the Cache Valley in search of healthier agricultural land and a place for their fur trade to flourish. Today, this community, 15 miles south of Logan, is still known for its country atmosphere and access to an outdoor lifestyle. "We're off the beaten path, so to speak, about 20 to 30 minutes off the major freeway that runs through Utah," says Kimberly Phipps, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Utah Properties, who has sold homes in Cache County for nearly two decades. "There's been some growth since 2020, but we're still a pretty darn rural area."
Generous acreage, diverse architecture and rural privacy
Cradled by the mountainous edges of Cache Valley, life in Avon is quiet. Aside from the occasional roar of a neighbor's lawnmower or the sounds of cows and chickens, the tranquil setting and privacy are the biggest draws here. Houses are spaced far apart on generous acreage, and architectural styles vary from midcentury ranch styles and farmhouses to custom New Traditional builds. Most Avon residents own their homes, and Phipps says many people will buy second homes here because of the milder summer temperatures. Residences often have additional structures on their land, from cattle run-in shelters to barns and greenhouses. The median sales price for single-family homes is $620,000, slightly higher than the state median of $570,000.
Nearby recreational lakes and mountain hiking
Only 9 miles from Hyrum State Park and surrounded by mountains, residents in Avon have access to a diverse selection of Utah nature. "There's basically unlimited activity, outdoor-wise. There are beautiful hiking trails that go up into the mountains. You can paddleboard and canoe at Hyrum Lake, or take the hour drive to Bear Lake," Phipps says. "It's literally called the 'Caribbean of the Rockies' because the water is so blue." Porcupine Reservoir, just east of the area, is stocked with rainbow trout and salmon, making it a popular destination for anglers. On hot summer days, many will head there to swim and avoid larger crowds at Hyrum and Bear lakes.
Highly rated public schools in Cache County
Cache County School District, one of Utah's top-rated districts with an A from Niche, serves the community. Any kids living in Avon must be transported to neighboring Hyrum, 9 miles north. Kids can start at Canyon School, which gets a B-plus, before moving on to A-minus-rated South Cache Middle. Mountain Crest High School, which receives a B-plus, offers concurrent enrollment with Utah State University and Weber State University, allowing high school students to earn early college credits.
Shopping in nearby Hyrum and Logan
Avon doesn't have a retail area, but nearby Hyrum has small grocery stores, like Ridley's Family Markets, and a few fast-food chains. "The main hub for the county is Logan," Phipps says. "Outlying communities might have a few little things, so people in Avon can use it as a quick trip, but everyone comes up to Logan to do their actual weekend shopping." Along with national retailers, Logan includes several shopping centers that house big-box stores, such as Walmart Supercenter and Sam's Club.
Traveling through and around Avon
State Route 165, also called Canyon Road, runs north-south through the center of the community and connects to Logan, 15 miles north. "We get a lot of people traveling through the county in the summer because they're all going to Bear Lake," Phipps says. "The locals will complain about Saturday traffic, but that's only because we never have traffic at all." Interstate 15 is roughly 30 miles west of Avon.
