Hartford metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Avon, CT
$599,900Median listing price
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About Avon
Avon is a Farmington Valley suburb of about 18,932 people (2020 census), roughly 10 miles west of Hartford. Talcott Mountain and the Metacomet Trail run along the town's eastern edge, the Farmington River borders it on the west, and Route 44/202 carries the town's main commercial corridor.
Home prices in Avon
The median listing price in Avon is $599,900.
Top places in Avon
- Living Museum of Avon (c. 1830 schoolhouse museum, shown in the Commons photo below).
- Sperry Park — town recreation complex (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Farmington River (shown in the Commons photo below) — fishing and kayaking access.
- Talcott Mountain and the Metacomet Trail — hiking along the town's eastern ridge.
- Avon Old Farms dining and Route 44/202 shopping corridor.
Commuting from Avon
- Avon is described as being 10 miles west of Hartford (per avon.k12.ct.us community profile, read September 25, 2026).
- Most residents commute by car via Route 44/202 and I-84; there is no passenger rail or CTfastrak station in town.
Avon FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Avon, CT?
The median listing price in Avon is $599,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Avon, CT?
Avon is described as being 10 miles west of Hartford (per avon.k12.ct.us community profile, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.