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Avon Park, Florida

Small-town Highlands County living at an honest price

61

Homes for sale

$259,000

Median list price

$179

Avg price / sqft

43

Median days on market

Avon Park sits in the lake-dotted heart of Highlands County, a genuine old-Florida town where days move slower and the drive to Walt Disney World runs about 70 minutes when you want the theme-park fix. The character here leans residential and unhurried — established neighborhoods like Avon Park Lakes and Grand Oaks On Lake Damon, a handful of waterfront homes, and quiet 55+ communities that draw retirees and downsizers.

For a buyer today, this is one of central Florida's more affordable markets. The median list price is $250,000 across 65 active listings, and with 19 new construction options plus plenty of resale single-family homes, there's real range from starter budgets up to $860,000. Homes are selling at 98% of asking in a median of 40 days, so it's a balanced market where patient buyers still find room to negotiate — check the just reduced listings first.

Avon Park is in Highlands County, Florida.

Quick facts

$59,000$860K price range

1,500 sqft median home

$1,000/mo median rent

Leans buyer right now

Drive times

Walt Disney World70 min

Fresh on the market

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The numbers that matter

The Avon Park market

Leans buyer

7.6 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.

96

Sold, last 12 months

$250,000

Median sold price

98%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

80 days

Median time to sell

Avon Park vs Highlands County

Median list price

Avon Park$259K
Highlands Co.$279K

Price per sqft

Avon Park$179
Highlands Co.$193

Days on market

Avon Park43d
Highlands Co.55d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

25.9% yr/yr

$185K$244K$302KAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

19.4% yr/yr

365574Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

0815Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Avon Park, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Avon Park

01

Affordable central-Florida entry point

With a $250,000 median list price and listings starting at $59,000, Avon Park is one of the more accessible markets within reach of the theme parks.

02

Steady, balanced pace

Homes sell in a median of 40 days at 98% of asking, giving buyers time to shop without the frenzy of hotter Florida metros.

03

New construction is a real option

Nineteen of the 65 active listings are new construction, an unusually deep share for a small Highlands County town.

04

Gated and 55+ living

Fifteen gated listings and nine 55-plus homes make this a natural fit for retirees and buyers who want managed community living.

05

Low carrying costs

Median property tax runs about $1,225 a year and median HOA dues sit near $79 a month — modest by Florida standards.

Population

9,879

Median age

47.1

Median income

$36,845

Median home value

$119,600

What people here are into

Appearance oriented

All About Hair

Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.

Lifestyles

Student Life

There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.

Attitudes

Volunteering & Giving

Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.

Culture

Hip Hop Culture

Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.

Beliefs

Politically Engaged

Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.

Relationships

Girl Squad

From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Avon Park home

$1,771/mo

Principal & interest $1,365
Property tax $117
HOA / fees $79
Insurance (est.) $210

$259,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

2%

In a FEMA flood zone

Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones

$1,000/mo

Median rent

1 homes for rent right now

People who close here

Our Avon Park experts

Straight answers

Avon Park real estate FAQs

Is Avon Park a good place to live?+

It's a quiet, established Highlands County town that suits retirees, families, and anyone who wants small-town Florida with theme parks about 70 minutes away. Assigned schools include Avon Park Middle, Avon Elementary, and Park Elementary, and neighborhoods range from lakeside pockets to gated communities.

Is Avon Park expensive?+

No — it's one of the more affordable markets in central Florida, with a median list price of $250,000 and homes starting as low as $59,000. You can browse by price to find options well under the median.

What do homes cost in Avon Park?+

The median list price is $250,000 and the market spans $59,000 to $860,000, averaging about $173 per square foot on a median home size of 1,477 square feet. The mix is mostly single-family homes, with a few manufactured, mobile, and townhome options.

How is the Avon Park market right now?+

It's balanced and steady — 101 homes sold over the past year at a median of $250,000, with sellers getting 98% of asking on average. Homes take a median of 40 days to sell, so buyers have some negotiating room; the just reduced list is a good starting point.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

Carrying costs are low for Florida: median property tax is about $1,225 per year and median HOA dues run roughly $79 a month. Fees vary by community, so expect higher dues in some of the 55+ communities that bundle more amenities.

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