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Avondale, FL
Avondale · FL 32526
Updated October 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$285K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.1/10
Schools
396 min
to Jacksonville, FL
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
71/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
Avondale offers solid suburban living with good schools, low flood risk, and a healthy homeowner rate. The main trade‑offs are its car‑dependent nature and limited public transit or nightlife options, but the overall lifestyle fits most families or remote workers looking for a quiet area.
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The Good
- ✓Strong school system with several highly rated elementary and high schools
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓High owner‑occupancy rate indicating stable community
- ✓Reasonable cost of living relative to nearby urban centers
Real Talk
- !Walk score is 0 – almost every errand requires a car
- !Transit options are essentially nonexistent; no reliable public bus or rail
- !Limited dining and nightlife; residents typically go into Pensacola for entertainment
- !Commute to larger job markets (e.g., Jacksonville) is long – over 6 hours
- $Annual property taxes around $4,200
- $Potential HOA fees in certain developments ($250/month)
- $Higher utility costs in summer due to cooling needs
Best For
Families with school-aged kidsRemote workers needing quietPeople looking for affordable suburban homesPet owners seeking more space
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Avondale, FL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher 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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