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Athens, NY

Athens, NY.

Population: 3,852 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$452,346
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+96.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$452,346
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Thomas Cole National Historic Site (4 mi)
Nearest airport
Deer Run Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-112 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$4,862
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
69.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,282
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
72

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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