Avalon, Pennsylvania
Avalon is a borough of 4,674 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1800.
Why visit Avalon
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 50 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McKees Rocks Bridge, Bellevue Farmers Market, Allegheny Observatory and Becky Thatcher.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Avalon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Avalon
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. It is a residential suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Avalon, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
McKees Rocks Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Bellevue Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 0.8 mi
34 North Balph Avenue, Bellevue
Jun-Oct We 15:00-19:00
Fleming Park Bridge
Bridge · 0.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, United States of America
West View Park
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Former amusement park in West View, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks13
Allegheny Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
Becky Thatcher
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Sternwheel ship built 1927 in Indiana
Dixmont State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
John Morrow Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Langley High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
High school in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Oliver High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Public school in the United States
Perry Traditional Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Public school in the United States
Davis Island Lock and Dam Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Riverview Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes50
Pizza Station
Restaurant · Regional, Pizza · 0.6 mi
616 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 11:00-23:00
Luigi's
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
531 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Revival on Lincoln
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
366 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue
Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 10:30-14:30
The Original Big Shot Bob’s - Avalon
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
344 Union Avenue
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Rockin' Cat Organic Cafe & Roastery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Bakery · 0.6 mi
567 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00,Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
The Pitt Stop
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
564 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar
Cafe · 1.0 mi
7221 Church Avenue, Ben Avon
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-15:00
38 more on the map.
History
On December 9, 1874, a group of 29 property owners met and decided they wanted to separate from Kilbuck Township, which itself split from Pine Township in 1869. They petitioned the Court of Quarter Sessions of Pennsylvania for incorporation papers. The petition was drawn up by Noah Shafer, who eventually became West Bellevue's first solicitor. The group was notified that it first had to hold an election so officials of the petitioning body could make the request for incorporation. The first election was held December 26, 1874. James Semple was elected the first burgess, a position he held three different times. When the petition was submitted the second time, the court was in recess. The court met again in April, and on April 7, 1875, approved the petition and West Bellevue's right to incorporation. It was named after the legendary island of Avalon ("land of apples") on account of there being several orchards in the area. The streetcar reached Avalon around 1900, and in later years the borough was served by Pittsburgh Railways route 14 Avalon and then route 6/14 Brighton Avalon. The service ended on April 30, 1966, when many of the West End lines were abandoned by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, in preparation for bridge replacements over the Allegheny River.
From the History section of Avalon, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship17
Church of the Assumption
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
42 North Sprague Avenue, Bellevue
Saint Andrew the Apostle Romanian Orthodox Church
Church · Romanian Orthodox · 1.0 mi
56 Glenn Way, McKees Rocks
Holy Trinity Polish National Church
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
200 Grace Street, McKees Rocks
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare6
Map of Avalon
169 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Pittsburgh 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Franklin Park 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Glendale 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Edgeworth 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Allison Park 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Heidelberg 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Rennerdale 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Bell Acres 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Aspinwall 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McKeesRocksBridge, Joseph E. B. Elliott, Public domain
- Becky Thatcher at Marrietta, Ohio, Jackrperry.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allegheny Observatory 2007b, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- Perry High School, Pittsburgh, Nyttend, Public domain
- Davis Island dam site from Fleming Park Bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allegheny Observatory 2007a, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- 1912 circa West View Park postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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