Apartments for rent in Athens, PA

Athens, Pennsylvania is a small town with just over 3,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Most residents own their homes in Athens, and 34% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $550/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Athens will save around $4,400 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 17 minutes, the commute time for Athens residents is shorter than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 38% of commuters, while public transit isn't used. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

If you're looking for a variety of career options, Athens has a surplus. The four most common industries are healthcare, retail, education, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 27% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in transportation, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Athens workers bring in an average annual income of nearly $64,000, about the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Athens, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Athens has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (30%). Furthermore, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.