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Athens, NY Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 795 housing units in Athens. This represents a 5.7% growth from 752 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 528 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 267 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Athens is about 66.1%. Athens's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 13.6%. Average household size is 2.43 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Athens were built after 1939.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0.50%
One Bedroom13.60%
Two Bedrooms29.60%
Three Bedrooms38.20%
Four Bedrooms14.80%
Five Bedrooms or more3.30%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.64
Median year structure was built1939
Median Value of occupied units$79,600
Median Price asked for vacant units$27,500

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.03
Median year structure was built1956
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$425

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage2.60%
Home Equity Loan4.90%
Simple Mortgage49.40%
Debt Free43.20%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs16.9%