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Athens, IL Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 745 housing units in Athens. This represents a 28.2% growth from 581 in 1990.

Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 745 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Athens is about 77%. Athens's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.4%. Average household size is 2.48 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Athens were built after 1971.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0%
One Bedroom4%
Two Bedrooms38.50%
Three Bedrooms49%
Four Bedrooms6.30%
Five Bedrooms or more2.10%
As % of Housing Units
         

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.49
Median year structure was built1971
Median Value of occupied units$85,000
Median Price asked for vacant units$67,500

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.45
Median year structure was built1970
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$488

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage10.40%
Home Equity Loan6%
Simple Mortgage58.20%
Debt Free25.40%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs19%