Athens, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,877 Population 549/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $47,566 per capita
$301,200 Home Value $425,858 Zillow
$978 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$301,200 home value, $978/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Athens, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,500
10% above
$47,566 per capita
Home Value
$301,200
7% above
Zillow: $425,858
Median Rent
$978/mo
16% below
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
23% above
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
107%
Rent
84%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Athens 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

Athens residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,566. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Athens is $301,200 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,858. Median rent is $978/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

41.5% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Athens has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,877
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$47,566
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

A+
Home Value$301,200
Rent$978
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$425,858
Housing Units920
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Athens was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Albany International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.