Athena, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,206 Population 2,079/sq mi density
$70,729 Median Income $34,630 per capita
$196,700 Home Value $288,348 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,729 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $868/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Athena, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,729
6% below
$34,630 per capita
Home Value
$196,700
30% below
Zillow: $288,348
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Athena Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Athena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
70%
Rent
75%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Athena a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Athena residents earn a median household income of $70,729 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,630. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Athena is $196,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,348. Median rent is $868/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

32.7% of adults in Athena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Athena has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,206
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,079/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,729
Per Capita$34,630
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,700
Rent$868
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$288,348
Housing Units594
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,639/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,720 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Athena was founded in 1904.
The median home in Athena was built in 1977.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.