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Athens, PA

Athens, PA.

Population: 5,774 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Athens, PA is $195,646 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $192,799 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $913/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,646

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,646
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+20.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+55.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$195,646
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$192,799
Median list price
$217,500
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$913/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch, Athens Area HS, Harlan Rowe MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Facet Enterprises, Inc. (21.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,222
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,726

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Lars/Private Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER, ELMIRA PSYCH CENTER, ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-53 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
55.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,334
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,690
Average weekly wage
$1,130
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AthensState medianUS median
Median home value$195,646$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$192,799$254,900$325,000
Median days on market49 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$913/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,334$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Athens, PA?
$195,646.
What is the median sale price in Athens, PA?
$192,799.
How long do homes take to sell in Athens, PA?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Athens, PA?
Typical rent: $913/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Athens, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding.
Is Athens, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Athens, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Athens, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Athens, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Athens, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Athens, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Athens, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Athens, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Athens

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