Athens, NY cityscape

12015

Athens, NY

Total Population
4,135
Median Household Income
$83,197
Median Home Value
$261,200
Median Rent
$1,263

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$83,197
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$261,200
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,263
100% above state median
Median Age
51.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Athens, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 40.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 51.5 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$83,197
+10.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.54 people

Total Households
1,615
Family Households
55.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.1%
#3 Industry
Arts,
16.6%
Total Employed Residents:1,145

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
39 workers
Public Transit
1.4%
25 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,816
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.9%
2,170 employed
Labor Force
2,262
92 unemployed
Median Age
51.5 years
Per Capita Income
$48,346
Poverty Rate
12.4%

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