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Athol, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,711
Population
1,064/sq mi density
$61,742
Median Income
$27,627 per capita
$227,000
Home Value
$323,381 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
402
Violent Crime/100K
865 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,742 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$227,000
19% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
12% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,911
Median year built: 1942
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$227,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$323,381
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median List Price
$244,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.8%
Owner-Occupied
36.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,018/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,525/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
84 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
37.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Active Inventory
8
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1942
Average age of housing stock: 84 years
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $227,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,381 |
| Median Sale Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $244,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,018 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,525 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 84 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 8 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,911 |
| Median Year Built | 1942 |
| Rent Burden | 34.1% |