At a Glance
Median Income
$45,417
$26,523 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $139,822
Median Rent
$850/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
1,893/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Athalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Athalia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Athalia residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,523. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athalia is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,822. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Athalia reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,893/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Athalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athalia has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density432/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$26,523
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$850
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$139,822
Housing Units162
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property1,893/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation554 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Athalia was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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