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Avalon, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 4,594 · #214 in Pennsylvania
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Avalon is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River 6 miles (10 km) downstream from Pittsburgh. The population was 4,762 at the 2020 census.

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About Avalon

Avalon is a small town in western Pennsylvania, home to 4,594 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Avalon is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.62 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,410 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Avalon Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Avalon — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 1 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)4,594
Rank in state#214 of 1,013
Land area0.62 sq mi
Density7,410/sq mi
Coordinates40.5012, -80.0685

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