The median home value in Ava, IL is $119,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $115,000. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Ava, IL is $119,000. Approximately 61.94% of Ava homes are owned, compared to 16.79% rented, while 21.27% are vacant. Ava real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Ava real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Ava has a population of approximately 557 and experiences a population change rate of -15.86%. The population density is 527 / sq mi.
The median household income for Ava is $57,813, with 211 households and an average household size of 2.64.
The cost of living index in Ava is 78.5%.
The median value of a home in Ava is $119,000 with an appreciation rate of 14.3%. 61.9% of housing in the city is owned while 16.8% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Ava is 3.80%, and recent job growth is at -0.35%. Future job growth is projected at 29.68%.
The sales tax rate in Ava is 7.75%, while the income tax rate is 4.95%.
School expenditures in Ava are $19,079, and the school ratio is 12.3:1.
The average high temperature in July is 88.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.5 inches per year, with 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
---|---|---|
High School Graduates | 91.57 | 91.63 |
College Degree - 2 year | 14.89 | 9.69 |
College Degree - 4 year | 4.78 | 34.16 |
Graduate Degree | 1.4 | 11.07 |
Expenditures per Student | $19,079 | $19,079 |
Students per Teacher | 12.30 | 12.30 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Carruthers Elementary School | PK - 05 | 426 | 16.7 | 62966 |
Elverado Intermediate School | 03 - 05 | 101 | 12.3 | 62994 |
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center | PK - 05 | 502 | 15.9 | 62966 |
McElvain School | PK - PK | 122 | 30.7 | 62966 |
Steeleville Elementary School | PK - 08 | 278 | 16.8 | 62288 |
Trico Elementary School | PK - 05 | 418 | 16.1 | 62916 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Elverado Junior High School | 06 - 08 | 94 | 12.5 | 62994 |
Murphysboro Middle School | 06 - 08 | 478 | 14.6 | 62966 |
Trico Junior High School | 06 - 08 | 234 | 15.3 | 62916 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Murphysboro High School | 09 - 12 | 568 | 13.7 | 62966 |
Steeleville High School | 09 - 12 | 143 | 11.7 | 62288 |
Trico Senior High School | 09 - 12 | 278 | 15.2 | 62916 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cope Alternative School | 06 - 12 | 13 | 4 | 62966 |
Tri-County Center | KG - 11 | 50 | 6.6 | 62966 |