Avon, AL

Avon is a quiet community located near the center of Houston County, Alabama. With fewer than 500 residents, it offers a relaxed rural setting where open space and a slower pace set the tone. The area grew out of nineteenth-century farmland into an official town in 1957, and it has kept that simple, close-knit feel ever since.

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For people moving to the Wiregrass area, Avon's location is a major plus. U.S. 84 sits along the northern edge of town, putting you about seven miles east of Dothan. That makes for an easy drive to work, shopping, restaurants, and medical centers. Ashford is just down the road to the east, with the Georgia state line a few minutes further. Local students attend Houston County public schools in neighboring communities, making Avon an appealing choice for anyone who wants peaceful country living within arm's reach of the city.