Avon, IN vs Charleston, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $76,819). Avon leads in cost of living index (104 vs 115). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 24,231 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+5.7 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Charleston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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