Avalon Pennsylvania Map
Avalon, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Avalon, Allegheny County.
Interactive Map of Avalon, Pennsylvania
| City | Avalon |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Allegheny |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.500902 |
| Longitude | -80.067555 |
| Population | 4,674 |
| Density | 2935.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Avalon, Pennsylvania
Avalon is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,674. The population density is 2935.8 people per km². Avalon is located at 40.5009°N, 80.0676°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15202.
Avalon unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of water and earth. It lies 5.6 miles north-west of Pittsburgh, PA (from Pittsburgh, PA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of McCandless. Gentle slopes, softened by decades of verdant growth, characterize its terrain, where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the nearby Ohio River valley. Mature trees, their branches reaching skyward like silent prayers, cast dappled shadows on the residential streets, creating a sense of quiet, established peace. The sky above Avalon, especially at the soft hour of twilight, often takes on a bruised, luminous quality, a painterly blend of lavender and rose that settles over the rooftops like a benediction. The story of Avalon is intimately tied to the industrial pulse that once thrummed through this part of Allegheny County. Its development was spurred by the proximity to burgeoning steel mills and manufacturing centers, drawing workers who sought homes within reach of their livelihoods. Though the heavy industries have largely receded, a resilient spirit persists, a quiet pride in the community's endurance. Today, Avalon’s local economy finds its footing in a network of small businesses and a strong residential character, where neighbors still greet each other on the sidewalks, a gentle echo of a time when the entire borough was a more tightly knit affair. The very rhythm of Avalon, a steady, unassuming beat, speaks of a place that has seen change but has held onto its core.
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About This Avalon Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Avalon, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Avalon and Allegheny County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Avalon is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Avalon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
