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Avon Park, FL

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Unwind in Highlands County’s oldest city

Rural Suburban Diverse Welcoming Historic Quiet Scenic Laidback Quaint Convenient

Situated about ten miles north of Sebring in southern Central Florida, Avon Park is the oldest city in Highlands County. Avon Park provides residents with a tranquil atmosphere and a slower pace of life within close proximity to several metropolitan areas. Destinations like Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, and West Palm Beach are all within a two-hour drive from Avon Park.

Avon Park offers an array of artistic amenities, including the Peter Powell Roberts Museum of Arts and Cultural Center as well as South Florida State College performing arts events and the Museum of Florida Art and Culture. Several lakes and golf courses in town provide options for outdoor recreation while Maxwell Groves offers plenty of shopping opportunities. Quick access to U.S. 98 makes getting around from Avon Park simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Avon Park, FL is $679 for a studio, $796 for one bedroom, $992 for two bedrooms, and $1,195 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avon Park has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$796/month
632 Sq Ft
House
$1,803/month
1,359 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

527 Students

6
out of 10

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

532 Students

3
out of 10

Avon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

3
out of 10

Avon Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

638 Students

4
out of 10

Avon Park High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

928 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.