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Athens, TX Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,515 housing units in Athens. This represents a 5.8% decline from 4,793 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 4,185 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 330 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Athens is about 59.4%. Athens's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.3%. Average household size is 2.56 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Athens were built after 1972.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type2.80%
One Bedroom16.70%
Two Bedrooms29.60%
Three Bedrooms42.30%
Four Bedrooms7.50%
Five Bedrooms or more1.10%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.75
Median year structure was built1969
Median Value of occupied units$67,400
Median Price asked for vacant units$39,800

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.29
Median year structure was built1975
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$339

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage1.40%
Home Equity Loan1%
Simple Mortgage48.30%
Debt Free49.30%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs15.9%