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Athens, TX

Athens, TX.

Population: 18,644 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Athens, TX is $215,584 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,221/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,584

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,584
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$219,755
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$274,000
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-9.9%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
-2.3%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,221/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
ATHENS H S, ATHENS MIDDLE, BEL AIR EL, SOUTH ATHENS EL, CENTRAL ATHENS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
45.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,222
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,744

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Circle R Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+752 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,362
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,643
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

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

How it compares

AthensState medianUS median
Median home value$215,584$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,221/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,362$2,390$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, TX?
$215,584.
What is the median sale price in Athens, TX?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Athens, TX?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Athens, TX?
Typical rent: $1,221/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Athens, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Athens, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Athens, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Athens, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Athens, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Athens, TX?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Athens, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Athens, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Athens

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