Athens, TN Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 6,069 housing units in Athens.
This represents a 17.1% growth from 5,184 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 5,971 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 98 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Athens is about 60.7%.
Athens's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.3%.
Average household size is 2.28 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Athens were built after 1967.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.50% |
| One Bedroom | 12.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $76,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $62,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
| Median year structure was built | 1973 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $300 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.80% |
| Debt Free | 37.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18% |
