At a Glance
Median Income
$61,742
$27,627 per capita
Home Value
$227,000
Zillow: $323,381
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Athol Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athol's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Athol a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Athol residents earn a median household income of $61,742 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,627. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athol is $227,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,381. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Athol reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 865/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Athol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athol has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,711
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,742
Per Capita$27,627
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,000
Rent$1,018
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$323,381
Housing Units3,911
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property865/100K
Murder8.6/100K
Assault317/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation525 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Athol was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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