Living in Athens, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Athens · Census data 2020–2024
Athens has 791 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $50,750 (32% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $153,100, the median rent is $538/month.
Athens is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Athens at a glance
- Population
- 791
- Median age
- 47.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $50,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $153,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $538/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Athens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Athens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Athens the median home value is $153,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, which is 46.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,135 a month in housing costs.
Athens median household income
The median household income in Athens is $50,750 and the income per person is $27,595. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Athens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 502
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.43
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Athens has many vacation and second homes.
Athens demographics
- Population
- 791
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 314
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Athens ›
Education in Athens
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Athens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Athens
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Athens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 791 | $50,750 | $153,100 | $538 |
| Harmony | 974 | $54,063 | $202,700 | — |
| Cornville | 1,419 | $79,926 | $167,400 | $1,366 |
| Solon | 963 | $69,205 | $183,600 | $915 |
| Bingham | 660 | $42,708 | $103,000 | $354 |
| Wellington | 161 | $44,519 | $133,700 | — |
| Hartland | 1,602 | $46,141 | $139,200 | $911 |
| Madison | 4,782 | $61,747 | $187,600 | $906 |
| Cambridge | 532 | $63,194 | $214,900 | — |
More for people moving to Athens
Athens ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Athens: FAQ
What is the median household income in Athens, ME?
The median household income in Athens is $50,750, 32% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Athens?
The median home value in Athens is $153,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Athens?
The median gross rent in Athens is $538 per month, about 46.7% of household income.
Is Athens, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Athens?
The median age in Athens is 47.7 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Athens?
The average commute to work in Athens is 29 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Athens?
The unemployment rate in Athens is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Athens?
17.7% of adults in Athens have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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