Pennsylvania
Athens is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,260. Residents earn $49,588 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Athens receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Athens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Athens is $49,588, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Athens is $166,800, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Athens is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 120 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,803 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 42.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,588 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,304 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,156 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,160 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,525 |
| County GDP | $6,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 235 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,894 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.93% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $166,800 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $834 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,894 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.93% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,655/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 120.2/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 60.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 60.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,803.4/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 120.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,653.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.1/100K |
| Arson | 60.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9375°N, 76.5140°W |
| County FIPS | 42015 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,863/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 235 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |