Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey facts for kids
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Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
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Location of Avon-by-the-Sea in Monmouth County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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Census Bureau map of Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
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 Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Monmouth | |
| Incorporated | March 23, 1900 | |
| Named for | Avon, England | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Walsh Act | |
| • Body | Board of Commissioners | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) 21.30% | |
| Area rank | 545th of 565 in state 47th of 53 in county |
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| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,933 | |
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(2023)
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1,933 | |
| • Rank | 487th of 565 in state 42nd of 53 in county |
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| • Density | 4,542.3/sq mi (1,753.8/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 128th of 565 in state 13th of 53 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07717
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| Area codes | 732 | |
| FIPS code | 3402502440 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885147 | |
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Avon-by-the-Sea (often called Avon) is a small town in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It's known as a borough, which is a type of town government.
In 2020, about 1,933 people lived here. The town was officially created on March 23, 1900. It was named after Avon, England, or perhaps after a hotel called the Avon Inn built in 1883.
In 2010, Forbes.com said Avon-by-the-Sea had some of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes." This means homes here were quite pricey, with a typical house costing around $989,212.
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About Avon-by-the-Sea's Location
Avon-by-the-Sea is a small place, covering about 0.55 square miles (1.40 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good part is water.
Where is Avon-by-the-Sea?
This borough is right on the Atlantic Ocean. It's also surrounded by two other bodies of water:
- The Shark River is on its south side.
- Sylvan Lake is on its north side.
Neighboring Towns
Avon-by-the-Sea shares borders with other towns in Monmouth County:
People and Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 426 | — | |
| 1920 | 647 | 51.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,220 | 88.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,211 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,650 | 36.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,707 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,163 | 26.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,337 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,165 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,244 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,901 | −15.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,933 | 1.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,933 | 1.7% | |
| Population sources: 1910–1920 1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 1,901 people living in Avon-by-the-Sea. There were 901 households, and 477 of these were families.
Who Lives in Avon-by-the-Sea?
- Most people (about 97%) were White.
- A small number of people were Black or African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds.
- About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The average age in Avon-by-the-Sea in 2010 was about 49 years old.
- About 17% of the people were under 18.
- About 24% were 65 or older.
Household Income
In 2010, the typical income for a household in Avon-by-the-Sea was about $83,333 per year. For families, it was around $113,750 per year.
Education in Avon-by-the-Sea
Students in Avon-by-the-Sea attend public schools through the Avon School District.
Elementary School
- Students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade go to Avon Elementary School.
- In the 2022–23 school year, there were 121 students and about 18 teachers. This means there were about 7 students for every teacher.
High School Options
For high school (ninth through twelfth grades), students from Avon-by-the-Sea have two choices:
- Asbury Park High School
- Manasquan High School
Students are chosen for these schools through a lottery system. About 62.5% go to Manasquan, and 37.5% go to Asbury Park.
Other School Choices
Students can also apply to special "academy" schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District. These schools focus on specific subjects like:
- Health and Science
- Biotechnology
- High Technology
- Marine Science and Technology
- Communications
Another option is Academy Charter High School in Lake Como. This school also accepts students by lottery from several nearby towns, including Avon-by-the-Sea.
Getting Around Avon-by-the-Sea
Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Avon-by-the-Sea had about 13.29 miles of roads.
- Most roads (11.07 miles) are managed by the town itself.
- Some roads are managed by Monmouth County (1.48 miles).
- A small part (0.74 miles) is managed by the state of New Jersey.
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The main road going north and south through Avon-by-the-Sea is Route 71. Other important roads nearby include:
- Route 35
- Route 138
- Interstate 195
- The Garden State Parkway
Public Transportation
NJ Transit offers bus services:
- The 317 route goes to Philadelphia.
- The 830 route provides local service.
If you want to take a train, the closest NJ Transit train stations are in Belmar and Bradley Beach. These stations are on the North Jersey Coast Line.
Climate in Avon-by-the-Sea
Avon-by-the-Sea has a Humid subtropical climate (Cfa). This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Avon-by-the-Sea (40.1922, -74.0159), Elevation 7 ft (2 m), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2022 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71.5 (21.9) |
78.7 (25.9) |
82.2 (27.9) |
89.4 (31.9) |
94.9 (34.9) |
96.7 (35.9) |
99.8 (37.7) |
100.3 (37.9) |
97.4 (36.3) |
93.6 (34.2) |
80.5 (26.9) |
74.9 (23.8) |
100.3 (37.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.9 (4.9) |
42.6 (5.9) |
48.6 (9.2) |
58.7 (14.8) |
68.2 (20.1) |
77.7 (25.4) |
83.2 (28.4) |
81.6 (27.6) |
75.9 (24.4) |
65.4 (18.6) |
54.9 (12.7) |
46.2 (7.9) |
62.1 (16.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.9 (−3.4) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
33.4 (0.8) |
42.7 (5.9) |
52.3 (11.3) |
61.9 (16.6) |
68.0 (20.0) |
66.7 (19.3) |
60.6 (15.9) |
48.7 (9.3) |
38.9 (3.8) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
46.6 (8.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −5.8 (−21.0) |
0.9 (−17.3) |
5.9 (−14.5) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
34.4 (1.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
49.2 (9.6) |
45.5 (7.5) |
39.7 (4.3) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
14.8 (−9.6) |
0.1 (−17.7) |
−5.8 (−21.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.78 (96) |
3.13 (80) |
4.30 (109) |
3.82 (97) |
3.75 (95) |
4.14 (105) |
4.19 (106) |
4.71 (120) |
3.85 (98) |
4.23 (107) |
3.45 (88) |
4.61 (117) |
47.96 (1,218) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.9 (23) |
7.4 (19) |
4.1 (10) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
3.4 (8.6) |
24.2 (61) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 22.4 (−5.3) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
37.2 (2.9) |
48.6 (9.2) |
59.4 (15.2) |
64.6 (18.1) |
64.1 (17.8) |
58.6 (14.8) |
47.1 (8.4) |
36.2 (2.3) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
43.2 (6.2) |
| Source 1: PRISM | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NOHRSC (Snow, 2008/2009 - 2022/2023 normals) | |||||||||||||
Nature and Plants
The natural plants that would grow in Avon-by-the-Sea are mostly Spartina (a type of cordgrass) and coastal Prairie grasses.
Famous People from Avon-by-the-Sea
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Avon-by-the-Sea:
- Leo P. Carlin (1908–1999) – He was the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey for many years.
- Pat Delany – A basketball coach who has worked with teams in the NBA.
- Bronson Howard (1842–1908) – A well-known writer of plays.
- Mischa Levitzki (1898–1941) – A famous concert pianist.
- Bob Scrabis (born 1936) – A former American football player for the New York Titans.
- Bob Scrabis (born around 1967) – A former college basketball player for the Princeton Tigers men's basketball team.
- E. Donald Sterner (1894–1983) – A businessman and politician who served in the New Jersey Legislature.
See also
In Spanish: Avon-by-the-Sea para niños
