Avalon Public RecordsCalifornia

Avalon City, Los Angeles, CA, is served primarily by Avalon School (grades K-12), enrolling around 655 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The school offers both high school and adult education programs, with approximately 83% graduation rate and 24% of graduates pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety is rated above average, with zero reported major incidents in the past year. Avalon School’s overall GreatSchools score is 7/10, reflecting solid academic performance and diverse educational programs, including AP courses and career-technical education.

Avalon, on Santa Catalina Island near Los Angeles, CA, features a mix of single-family homes, condos, and vacation rentals. The median home price as of 2024 is around $800,000, while median rent hovers near $3,200/month. Homeownership hovers at 42%, with a strong rental market due to tourism. Neighborhoods like Metropole Avenue offer scenic ocean views. Property appreciation has averaged 4.2% annually over the past five years. Los Angeles County’s property tax rate is approximately 1.16%. Avalon's unique coastal location leads to higher housing demand and limited inventory.

Avalon city, located on Santa Catalina Island in Los Angeles County, CA, had a population of approximately 3,460 in 2022. The median age is around 39 years. Gender distribution is nearly equal, with about 50% male and 50% female. Racial and ethnic composition includes 56% Hispanic or Latino, 39% White (non-Hispanic), 2% Asian, and 1% African American, with the remainder identifying as mixed or other races.

Transportation in Avalon, the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island near Los Angeles, is unique: private car ownership is highly restricted, with about 1,600 permitted vehicles for over 3,300 residents. Most residents commute by golf cart, bike, foot, or via the Avalon's fixed-route electric bus. Public transit use is high compared to mainland cities, and average commute times are short, generally under 10 minutes. Major employment centers are local: tourism, hospitality, and city services, with few traveling to mainland Los Angeles. The city’s compact infrastructure and limited roads encourage sustainable commuting patterns.

Avalon, located on Santa Catalina Island in Los Angeles County, has limited healthcare facilities, primarily served by Catalina Island Medical Center, a 12-bed critical access hospital providing emergency and basic medical services. The city has one primary clinic and relies on telemedicine and mainland transfers for specialized care. With a year-round population of approximately 3,300 (65% Hispanic/Latino), common health concerns include diabetes and cardiovascular disease. About 86% of residents have health insurance, mainly through public programs. Healthcare access is challenged by geographic isolation, with the nearest mainland hospital over 20 miles away via boat or helicopter.