- County
- Eagle
- Elevation
- About 7,430 ft
- Population
- 6,072 (2020 Census)
- Downtown Denver
- About 107 mi ยท about 2 hr 15 min on I-70
- Nearest airport
- Eagle County Regional (EGE), Gypsum
- Ski area
- Beaver Creek, about 2 mi south
Drive times are typical and change with traffic and weather.
Living in Avon
What it's like to live in Avon
Avon is a town on the Eagle River at the foot of Beaver Creek, incorporated in 1978. It started as a railroad stop in 1889. Today it has grocery stores, Nottingham Lake and Park, and the Riverfront Express Gondola up to Beaver Creek. It is one of the more year-round places in the valley, with summer concerts at the park pavilion and paddling on the lake.
Homes range from condos near the town center and the Westin Riverfront to houses and duplexes in Wildridge, up the hill north of I-70. Mountain Star, one drainage east of Wildridge, is gated, with about 90 homes on three- to four-acre lots across roughly 1,300 acres. Prices sit below Vail and Beaver Creek for similar homes, but this is still a high-cost valley.
Short-term rentals are only allowed in the town's short-term rental overlay zone and need a town license, so check the zoning before you buy for rental income. Wildridge and Mountain Star sit about 1,650 feet above town on Metcalf Road, which means steep winter driving. I-70 runs right through town. I live on the Front Range, so for Avon I team up with a local agent I trust and stay with you through the whole move.
Where it is
Where Avon sits in Vail Valley
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Neighborhoods
Where to look in Avon
Town Center
Condos and townhomes near Nottingham Park, shops, and the bus routes.
Riverfront
Condos and residences near the Westin Riverfront and the gondola to Beaver Creek.
Wildridge
Houses, duplexes, and townhomes on the hill north of I-70, with south-facing views of Beaver Creek.
Mountain Star
A gated community of large homes on three- to four-acre lots, up Metcalf Road.
Eagle-Vail
An unincorporated area just east of Avon along US 6, on the way to Vail.
Get outside
Things to do in Avon
- 01
Nottingham Lake
A lake in town with a beach and summer paddleboard and pedalboat rentals.
- 02
Harry A. Nottingham Park
The park and pavilion that host a summer concert series and an art festival.
- 03
Riverfront Express Gondola
A three-minute ride from Avon to Beaver Creek, opened in 2007.
- 04
Beaver Creek Resort
2,082 skiable acres about two miles south of town.
- 05
Eagle Valley Trail
A paved path that runs through Avon toward Edwards and Vail.
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FAQ
Avon questions, answered
How far is Avon from Denver?
About 107 miles west on I-70. Plan on about 2 hours 15 minutes in good weather and more on winter weekends.
Is this Avon, Colorado?
Yes. Avon is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, at exit 167 on I-70, at the base of Beaver Creek.
Can I rent my Avon home short term?
Only inside the town's short-term rental overlay zone, and you need a town license. Confirm the zoning and current rules with the Town of Avon.
What is the elevation of Avon?
About 7,430 feet in town. Wildridge and Mountain Star sit higher, up Metcalf Road.
Can I live in Avon year-round?
Yes. Avon has grocery stores, a park and lake, and the gondola to Beaver Creek, and many neighborhoods are full-time.
Which school district serves Avon?
Eagle County School District. Check the district boundaries for any specific address.
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