Living in Athena, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Athena · Census data 2020–2024
Athena has 1,377 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $71,898 (13% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $239,200, the median rent is $894/month.
Athena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Athena at a glance
- Population
- 1,377
- Median age
- 36.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $71,898State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Athena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Oregon median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Athena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Athena the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,459 a month in housing costs.
Athena median household income
The median household income in Athena is $71,898 and the income per person is $33,905. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Athena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 576
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.57
Athena demographics
- Population
- 1,377
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 531
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Athena ›
Education in Athena
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Athena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Athena
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Athena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena | 1,377 | $71,898 | $239,200 | $894 |
| Weston | 443 | $45,000 | $135,900 | $1,313 |
| Adams | 292 | $57,212 | $225,000 | — |
| Helix | 471 | $190,270 | $225,600 | $818 |
| Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | $52,183 | $240,000 | $877 |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | $459,000 | $967 |
| Kirkpatrick | 258 | $241,250 | $389,300 | — |
| Mission | 878 | $34,583 | $215,600 | $713 |
| Gopher Flats | 382 | $76,250 | $262,500 | $878 |
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What is the median household income in Athena, OR?
The median household income in Athena is $71,898, 13% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Athena?
The median home value in Athena is $239,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Athena?
The median gross rent in Athena is $894 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is Athena, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Oregon median.
What is the median age in Athena?
The median age in Athena is 36.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Athena?
The average commute to work in Athena is 19 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Athena?
The unemployment rate in Athena is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Athena?
35.5% of adults in Athena 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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