Avon, The Gateway to the Genesee Valley, has been around since 1789 serving up plenty of hospitality when Gilbert and Maria Berry built a tavern and store there at the river on the now Routes 5 & 20. The village is located on the same Routes 5 & 20 and is about 15 miles south of Rochester. Route 15 and also I-390 runs thru the town. The population as per the 2000 census shows a town total of 6,443 including the village with 2,977.

Avon has a great school system and many new homes are being built each year, which shows that it is a growing community. There is a unique Central Park in the center of the village which is very impressive. Another landmark is the 5 Arch Bridge outside the village on Route 39 going towards Geneseo. This Limestone Bridge was built in 1856-1857 by the Genesee Valley Railroad and was 200' x 12' and spanned the Conesus Lake Outlet there.

The Avon Corn Festival has been an annual event for over 20 years. Vendors, crafters, exhibits, games, and plenty of corn!

The website for Avon is www.avon-ny.org and the school's site is www.avoncsd.org