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Avon Park, FL
Avon Park · FL 33825
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$161K
Median Price
43/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
107 min
to Tampa, FL
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
70/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
DWalkability
43/100
WYLT Score59/100
Our Take
Avon Park offers a low‑cost, family‑friendly environment with solid schools and minimal flood risk, but its remote location means a long commute to larger job markets and limited local amenities.
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The Good
- ✓Affordability – median home price around $150K
- ✓Low flood risk – zone X
- ✓Strong school ratings (average 7/10)
- ✓Spacious properties with low density
Real Talk
- !Long commute to Tampa – about 107 minutes
- !Limited public transit and walking options
- !Smaller local economy, fewer job openings
- !Potential for slower market appreciation compared to coastal areas
- $Higher property taxes relative to median income
- $Potentially higher insurance premiums for older homes
- $Utility costs for cooling during hot summer months
Best For
Retirees seeking a quiet, affordable townFamilies valuing good schoolsRemote workers needing a reliable internet connectionHomebuyers looking for larger lots
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Avon Park, FL
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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