Local Newspapers
Gazette
PlainDealer
Montrose Sun

Local TV Stations
WKYC 3
WEWS 5
WWJW 8
WOIO 19
WUAB 43

Local Radio Stations
WZJM 92.3
WNCX 98.5
WMMS 100.7
WQAL 104.1
WMVX 106.5
WNWV 107.3

Geography

Avon Lake is located at 41°30′6″N, 82°0′23″W (41.501595, -82.006309).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.8 km²), all of it land.

Avon Lake was designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,145 people, 6,711 households, and 5,133 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,630.0 people per square mile (629.5/km²). There were 6,934 housing units at an average density of 622.9/sq mi (240.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.31% White, 1.45% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 6,711 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,988, and the median income for a family was $76,603. Males had a median income of $57,294 versus $32,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,336. About 3.0% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

General Information

Avon Lake was first settled in 1812, when the area was part of Cuyahoga County (it became part of Lorain County in 1822) and separated from the Township (now City) of Avon in 1915 to form the Township of Avon Lake. Railroad tracks are the point of division between the two cities. Avon Lake gained city status in 1960 with a population of just under 10,000. Avon Lake's current population is slightly under 20,000 and is continuing to grow. Avon Lake has four public elementary schools (Eastview, Erieview, Redwood, and Westview), one public intermediate school (Troy), one public middle school (Learwood), one public high school (Avon Lake), and one parochial grade school (Saint Joseph) for grades 1-8. Two major routes pass through Avon Lake, US-6 and SR-83. Avon Lake is approximately 2 miles (3 km) north of Interstate 90/SR-2 which is a quick artery to downtown Cleveland. The 55F bus (West Shore Flyer) of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority serves Avon Lake along Lake Road (US 6) during rush hour.

Local tourist attractions

• Veterans Memorial Park
• John Christ Winery
• Klingshirn Winery
• Historical Cemetery
• Peter Miller House
• Boat Launch/Fishing Pier

Close Quarters Cub, formerly the Aftermath Pub (was owned by a math teacher) and originally named Ted's Place, bills itself as one of the smallest bars in the world.The pub seats about 32 people and has only one copy of its menu.

It has an entertaining variety of objects including a traveling pelican carving.

The Press, a weekly newspaper, has been providing local news to residents for over 50 years.

Government

Avon Lake is an incorporated municipality of the state of Ohio in northeastern Lorain County approximately 16.3 miles west of Cleveland.

Avon Lake's City Council has seven members: one councilperson from each of the four wards, and three council members at large.

Avon Lake is the home of the Avon Lake Municipal Court that serves Avon Lake, Avon, and Sheffield Village.

Avon Lake's Police Department has 28 full time police officers and five part-time. There are four full time and four part time dispatchers. The operation includes a four member detective bureau. Patrol Operations are complimented by five officers trained in bicycle patrol and one supervisor assigned to community policing/crime prevention, as well as a part-time Dog Warden.

The fire department provides a Paramedic Ambulance Service. It also has Hazardous Material handling, confined space, rope rescue and a dive rescue. A full time Fire Prevention Bureau inspects both residential and businesses. The fire department building consists of five garage bays which house the two fire pumpers, one aerial ladder truck, one heavy rescue truck, three advanced life support ambulances and several cars and light trucks.

The Avon Lake Community Television (ALX-TV) is a department of the city of Avon Lake. ALC-TV comprises two public access cable channels, government channel 12 and public channel 99. Funding for ALC-TV comes from the franchise fee paid by Time Warner Cable subscribers living in Avon Lake. ALC-TV is broadcast to all cable television subscribers in Avon Lake.

The Avon Lake Public Library offers many programs to the public for all ages. The library has a hands-on arts and science learning center for children and a gallery which displays the work of local artists.

curfew;14 and under:11:00pm,15-16: 12:30pm,17+:1:00am

Recreation

Approximately 220 acres (0.9 km²) is designated for parks and playgrounds. Avon Lake operates six community parks; Blesser Park, Miller Road Park, Veterons Memorial Park, Weiss Field, Avon Lake/Bay Village Park, and Bicentennial Park. Five neighborhood parks managed by the city are; Belle Road Park, Inwood Park, Overlook Park, Resatar Park, and Sunset Park. The city also operates the Ellen Trivanovich Municipal Pool, which was built in 1962. The pool is 10,000 sq ft (929 m²). in size, consisting of 3 rectangles, each 60 ft. by 120 ft., excluding the baby pool. curfew;14 and under:11:00pm,15-16: 12:30pm,17+:1:00am

Notable Natives and Residents

• Nancy Conewood (Playboy Playmate of the Year 1977)
• Braylon Edwards (WR for the Cleveland Browns)
• Angela Funovits (Mentalist/Illusionist & star of NBC's Phenomenon)
• Anthony Gonzalez (WR for the Indianapolis Colts)
• Žydrūnas Ilgauskas (Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player)
• Chris Jagger (Host of the TV show Change of Heart)
• Brady Quinn (QB for the Cleveland Browns)
• Frank Caliendo (Comedian and host of Frank TV)
• Travis Hafner (DH for the Cleveland Indians)