At a Glance
Median Income
$49,588
$40,304 per capita
Home Value
$166,800
Zillow: $188,667
Median Rent
$834/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
752/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 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
3.1 / 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 $49,588 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,304. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $166,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,667. Median rent is $834/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 752/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,260
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,863/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,588
Per Capita$40,304
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,800
Rent$834
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$188,667
Housing Units1,865
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property752/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault157/100K
Burglary94/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Athens was founded in 1783.
The median home in Athens was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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