Town of
Avon
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-588-0414
Interim Town Administrator:
James PurcellSelect Board:
Eric Beckerman
Shannon Coffey
Jason Suzor
Annual Town Meeting:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday
Municipal Election:
April 9, 2024April, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 4,755 | |
| Population Density | 1,108 | |
| Registered Voters | 3,379 | |
| Income Per Capita | $39,809 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $227,404 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 80.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $412,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,603 | |
| Total Households | 1,770 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.62 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $27 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $60,646,064 | |
| Total Expenditures | $28,971,264 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $21,658,042 | |
| State Aid | $5,104,348 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,880,000 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Located on Route 24 about 20 miles south of Boston, Avon has developed as a major employment center in the region. The town has preserved its quiet, tranquil, suburban character, but has excellent access to health care, cultural, educational and recreational resources.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,888 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 4.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 35.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Old Colony Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Stephen Lynch
Mass. Senate
Michael Brady
Mass. House
William Galvin