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Avalon

A city of 3,338 people in California
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Outdoors in Avalon

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Conserved land3.2%156 of 4,873 acres
Trails9.0 mi1.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves247 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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HARBOR OF AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND1895
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HARBOR OF AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND, 1895

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Tuna Club of Avalon

Tuna Club of Avalon

Building · on the Register since 1991

The Tuna Club of Avalon is a private members's club in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island in California.

4 on the National Register · #112 in CAHistoric places →
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About Avalon

City in California, United States
1913Established
3,460Population
2.9 sq miArea
30 ftElevation

Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island, in the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. The city is a resort community with the waterfront dominated by tourism-oriented businesses. The older parts of the city on the valley floor consist primarily of small houses and two and three-story buildings in various traditional architectural styles. In 1919, William Wrigley Jr. gained control of Avalon and oversaw much of its development, including the construction of the landmark Catalina Casino. From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, several different developers tried to develop Avalon into a resort destination community, but…

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Town numbers

ZIP code90704
Area code310
Living in Avalon

Housing in Avalon

$927K▲ 6.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Avalon home is worth about $927,000, up 6.6% in a year, 21% above the California typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Avalon

C−

Safety Grade C-

Avalon reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 78% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Avalon 8.4
California 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Avalon 7.8
California 18.2
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Avalon

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41% of Avalon’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Los Angeles (12%), Long Beach (2%) and Irvine (2%). Half commute less than 36 miles.

Los Angeles
12%
Long Beach
2%
Irvine
2%
San Diego
1%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Avalon →

Health in Avalon

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

6worse than CA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Catalina Island Medical CenterAvalon · 0.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sos-Dr. Robert & Dorothy Beauchamp Children & Family Dental CenterNewport Beach · 29.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Avalon
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · part of Avalon
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Avalon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Avalon →

Natural hazards in Avalon

84
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Avalon →

Climate in Avalon

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Avalon has warm winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 50°.

65° / 50°Winter
69° / 53°Spring
78° / 61°Summer
75° / 59°Fall
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Schools in Avalon

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B

School Grade B

The public schools Avalon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictLong Beach UnifiedSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.

Avalon’s library

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Avalon Library215 Sumner Ave. · part of La County Library
Fine-freeE-books40 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Avalon Library →

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