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Avon, CT

Avon is a town in the Farmington Valley region of the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 18,932.

At the end of the last Ice Age, c.12,400 years BP of the Younger Dryas, nomadic peoples built a campsite adjacent to the river that would become known as the Farmington River. They were the first people to populate the region that would become known as southern New England, including the region that would become Avon. Over the Paleoindian period, the site was revisited multiple times by other nomadic peoples until it gradually became buried by sediment from the river's occasional flooding. In the winter of 2019, the campsite remains were excavated in Avon, along with stone tools and artifacts constructed from materials in neighboring regions.

Avon was settled in 1645 and was originally a part of neighboring Farmington. In 1750, the parish of Northington was established in the northern part of Farmington, to support a Congregational church more accessible to the local population. Its first pastor was Ebenezer Booge, a graduate of Yale Divinity School who arrived in 1751. The Farmington Canal's opening in 1828 brought new business to the village, which sat where the canal intersected the Talcott Mountain Turnpike linking Hartford to Albany, New York. Hopes of industrial and commercial growth spurred Avon to incorporate. In 1830, the Connecticut General Assembly incorporated Northington as the town of Avon, after County Avon in England. Such expansion never came and, in the 1900s, the rural town became a suburban enclave. In the 1960s Avon rejected the proposal for Interstate 291 coming through the southern edge of the town and successfully denied the expressway going through the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.5 square miles (61 km²), of which 23.1 square miles (60 km²) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) is water.

The East side of Avon is flanked by Talcott Mountain, part of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to near the Vermont border. Talcott Mountain is a popular outdoor recreation resource notable for its towering western cliff faces. The 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail traverses the Talcott Mountain ridge.

Health and wellness are integral to Avon's community spirit. Avon Health Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Orangetheory Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. The Spa at Litchfield Hills provides luxurious spa treatments and personalized wellness services. Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness offers a full range of gym facilities, group classes, and personal training. Connecticut Natural Medical Center focuses on holistic health solutions including naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Bliss Body Yoga provides yoga classes and workshops for all levels, emphasizing mindfulness and physical well-being. FitLife 24/7 offers a convenient and fully equipped gym accessible around the clock.

The top sites in Avon, CT are Talcott Mountain State Park, Pine Grove Schoolhouse, and Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve.

Population: 18,932 (2020). ZIP Codes: 06001. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Area: 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²).

FAQs

What is Avon, CT famous for?

Avon is an affluent town in the Farmington Valley region of Hartford County. Avon Old Farms School, a prestigious boarding school, is located there. In 2005, Avon was named the third-safest town in America by Money Magazine. It is home to the Pine Grove School House, which was built in 1865 and remains open today as a museum.

What county is Avon, CT?

The average annual household income in Avon is $199,462, significantly higher than the national average. This figure underscores the financial prosperity enjoyed by many residents in Avon, contributing to its reputation as an affluent community. With a median household income of $129,801 per year, Avon residents typically enjoy a high standard of living and access to various amenities and services.

Is Avon, CT a good place to live?

Avon is in Hartford County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Avon offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Avon and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Avon are highly rated.

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Town of Avon

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Talcott Mountain State Park

Pine Grove Schoolhouse

Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve

Avon Health Center

Orangetheory Fitness

The Spa at Litchfield Hills

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

Connecticut Natural Medical Center 

Bliss Body Yoga

FitLife 24/7

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