New York
Athens is a small town in New York with a population of 1,877. Residents earn $82,500 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Athens receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Athens stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Athens is $82,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Athens is $301,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $978 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,500 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,566 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,082 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,498 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,212 |
| County GDP | $3,465M |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Healthcare | 163 |
| Retail | 267 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,790 |
| 208% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.58% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $301,200 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $978 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,790 |
| 208% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.58% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,810/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2710°N, 73.8159°W |
| County FIPS | 36021 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Retail Stores | 267 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |