Living in Athens, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Athens · Census data 2020–2024
Athens has 676 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $59,531 (24% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $148,400, the median rent is $775/month.
Athens is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Athens at a glance
- Population
- 676
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,531State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $148,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Athens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
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 $148,400, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,033 a month in housing costs.
Athens median household income
The median household income in Athens is $59,531 and the income per person is $29,350. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Athens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 388
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 27.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.39
Athens demographics
- Population
- 676
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 283
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Athens ›
Education in Athens
13% of adults 25 and older in Athens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Athens
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.3%
Athens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 676 | $59,531 | $148,400 | $775 |
| Lincolnville | 118 | $45,417 | $43,200 | — |
| Steuben | 853 | $77,143 | $180,700 | $1,057 |
| Canadohta Lake | 290 | $63,015 | $149,400 | $813 |
| Bloomfield | 1,739 | $62,721 | $133,200 | $1,097 |
| Centerville | 222 | $46,458 | $101,000 | $1,273 |
| Townville | 340 | $61,250 | $141,100 | $642 |
| Richmond | 1,285 | $69,145 | $161,600 | $1,208 |
| Rockdale | 1,198 | $71,103 | $162,500 | $1,219 |
More for people moving to Athens
Athens ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Athens: FAQ
What is the median household income in Athens, PA?
The median household income in Athens is $59,531, 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $148,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Athens?
The median gross rent in Athens is $775 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Athens, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Athens?
The median age in Athens is 38.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Athens?
The average commute to work in Athens is 33 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Athens?
The unemployment rate in Athens is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Athens?
13% 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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