About Avalon Bay Communities · San Jose
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing apartment communities across select U.S. markets. With over 98,000 apartment homes and nearly 3,000 associates, the company emphasizes service excellence, innovation, and a strong corporate culture built around integrity, continuous improvement, and caring. Founded over 30 years ago, it aims to be the leading rental housing company in its markets by delivering distinctive living experiences and fostering a workplace where associates thrive.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) operates as a publicly traded REIT specializing in multifamily residential properties. It manages a portfolio of over 98,000 apartment homes across 13 U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Washington. The company’s strategic focus includes operational innovation, targeted development, portfolio optimization, sustainability, and community investment. Its corporate culture is guided by core values such as integrity, continuous improvement, and caring, and it is recognized for its strong financial performance, including a 4.9% annualized dividend growth since 2000 and top workplace rankings. The company does not identify as Catholic-owned or faith-based in any way.
- In business
- over 30 years
- Serves
- select U.S. markets including Southern California, Northern California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington
About Us
AvalonBay is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing distinctive communities in select U.S. markets. Founded over 30 years ago, the company is driven by a purpose to create a better way to live and has become the leading rental housing company in its markets by delivering distinctive experiences that customers value, creating a workplace where associates thrive, and achieving superior results for shareholders.
Purpose & Culture
Nearly 3,000 associates are united by a singular purpose and guided by a set of shared values and cultural norms. These are the building blocks that make our culture special, guide us daily, and propel us forward. Our purpose is to create a better way to live, and our vision is to be the leading rental housing company in select U.S. markets.
- Purpose: Creating a better way to live
- Vision: Be the leading rental housing company in select U.S. markets
- Core Values: Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Caring
- Cultural Norms: Collaborate, Excel, Act Like Owners, Thoughtful & Thorough, Innovate, Show Appreciation, Champion Inclusion & Diversity
Strategic Focus
Five strategic focus areas build upon our foundational strengths which we believe will deliver superior growth for the years ahead. These include innovating operations, leveraging development capabilities, optimizing portfolio allocation, implementing sustainability solutions, and investing in people, culture, and community.
- Innovate & Transform Operations
- Grow by Leveraging Development Capabilities
- Optimize Portfolio Allocation & Performance
- Implement Value-Enhancing Sustainability Solutions
- Invest in People, Culture & Community