Athens, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 415 housing units in Athens.
This represents a 4.3% growth from 398 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 415 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Athens is about 68.4%.
Athens's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 13.7%.
Average household size is 2.17 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Athens were built after 1954.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 4.10% |
| One Bedroom | 10.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 31.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 7.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $71,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $37,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median year structure was built | 1960 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $230 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 1.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 2.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 42.30% |
| Debt Free | 53.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 12.4% |
