Why Live in Lavon
Lavon, located about 33 miles northeast of Dallas, is a small community of around 7,000 residents known for its affordable housing and proximity to lakes Lavon and Ray Hubbard. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming, particularly at the 21,000-acre Lake Lavon, which features over 100 miles of shoreline and numerous parks and campgrounds. Lavonia Park offers swimming and camping areas, while Eagle Pond Park and City Hall Park provide walking and biking trails. The city hosts annual events like the Lavon Breakfast with the Bunny and the Fall Festival at City Hall. Housing in Lavon includes new constructions in subdivisions like Lakepointe and Grand Heritage, with prices ranging from the mid $300,000s to mid $600,000s, and duplexes in Elevon South. Residents often commute to nearby cities such as Plano, Richardson, Frisco, and Dallas for work, with the Cohn-Gregory Company being the largest private employer in Lavon. For shopping and dining, locals typically travel to Garland or Rockwall, where they can visit the Firewheel Town Center or The Plaza at Rockwall. Lavon is about 35 miles from Downtown Dallas and 45 miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The area experiences extreme heat in the summer and mild winters.
Home Trends in Lavon, TX
On average, homes in Lavon, TX sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lavon, TX over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$380,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$284,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$182
Number of Homes for Sale
553
Last 12 months Home Sales
706
Median List Price
$390,587
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%