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 Type | 2.80% |
| One Bedroom | 16.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 29.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $67,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $39,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $339 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 1.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 1% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.30% |
| Debt Free | 49.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.9% |
