At a Glance
Median Income
$82,500
$47,566 per capita
Home Value
$301,200
Zillow: $425,858
Median Rent
$978/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Athens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.4% (6% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K.
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,877
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$47,566
Unemployment3.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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