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What Is the Average Rent in Athens city, Illinois?

$855/month 4.3%vs 2023 ($893)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Athens city, Illinois is $855/month (±$203), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $164,000 (±$19,029), and the median household income is $81,192/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Athens city, Illinois

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$855
Median Home Value$164,000
Median Household Income$81,192
Total Housing Units891
Renter-Occupied Units246
Renter-Occupied Share28%
Households Paying 50%+ Income54 households

How does Athens city, Illinois compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Illinois.

Higher rent than 41% of cities in Illinois · 668th of 1136

Cheapest: Royal Lakes village($280)
Priciest: Burr Ridge village($3,501)
#CityValue
1Burr Ridge village$3,501
1Bull Valley village$3,501
1Indian Creek village$3,501
… 664 more …
668Athens city(you are here)$855
… 465 more …
1134Royal Lakes village$280
1135Elizabethtown village$241
1136Colp village$99

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Athens city, Illinois?

The median gross rent in Athens city, Illinois is $855/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Athens city, Illinois?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Athens city, Illinois is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Athens city, Illinois?

The median home value in Athens city, Illinois is $164,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Athens city are rent-burdened?

In Athens city, Illinois, 54 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Athens city, Illinois?

The median household income in Athens city, Illinois is $81,192/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $855 has a margin of error of ±$203. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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