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Settled in 1645 as part of Farmington. |
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Originally known as Northington or the North Parish of Farmington. |
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Incorporated as a separate town in 1830, taking its name from the Avon River in England |
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Government: Town Council; Town Manager |
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Population: 16,055 |
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Median age: 44 |
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County: Hartford. |
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Area: 22.6 sq. miles; 14,454 acres |
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Per capita income: $54,383 (2001) |
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Single homes: 4,559; Condos: 1,716; Rental: 436 |
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Range of house rental: $1,200-3000 (monthly) |
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Range of apartment/condo rental: $800-$1,600 |
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Average sale price of new home: $700,000; average price of resale: $400,000; median home price: $425,000 |
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Grand List: $1,629,639, October 2, 2001 |
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2002-2003 Town Budget -$50,898,068; Board of Education - $30,291,123; Town - $14,245,544; Debt Service -$4,425,320; Sewers -$760,081; Capital Improvement - $1,176,000 |
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Mill Rate 27.3 (2002-2003) |
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Last Valuation 1999 |
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Source: http://www.town.avon.ct.us/Public_Documents/AvonCT_WebDocs/facts Date: 062503 |
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