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Athens, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Athens, AL (Limestone County) — Census median home value $253,700, county listing prices up about 2.6% over the past year. Market data for Athens houses and the broader area.
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Athens, AL is in Limestone County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Athens and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 27,474, with a median household income of $65,000. Census data puts the median value of houses in Athens at $253,700.
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Market overview
Athens housing market
Athens is in Limestone County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Athens and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$253,700
Population (Census ACS)
27,474
Median household income
$65,000
County price trend (2025)
2.58% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Athens market snapshot
Population
27,474
County
Limestone County
Median Household Income
$65,000
Median Home Value (city)
$253,700
Median Gross Rent
$834/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Athens's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $253,700.
County Price Trend
Limestone County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.58% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Athens has an estimated population of 27,474 and a median household income of $65,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Athens's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Athens
County guide: Limestone County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Athens.
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Nearby communities include Elkmont, Mooresville, Madison, Decatur, Ardmore, Huntsville, Lester.
Elkmont market data
Nearby city · ~10.7 mi
Mooresville market data
Nearby city · ~11.3 mi
Madison market data
Nearby city · ~11.7 mi
Decatur market data
Nearby city · ~14.4 mi
Ardmore market data
Nearby city · ~16.0 mi
Huntsville market data
Nearby city · ~16.6 mi
Lester market data
Nearby city · ~18.2 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Harvest (~12.1 mi), Trinity (~14.6 mi), Hillsboro (~16.0 mi), Triana (~17.5 mi), Redstone Arsenal (~17.6 mi), Priceville (~17.7 mi), Rogersville (~19.2 mi), Anderson (~20.6 mi), North Courtland (~21.3 mi), Meridianville (~22.0 mi), Courtland (~22.7 mi), Somerville (~23.4 mi), Hartselle (~23.4 mi), Hazel Green (~23.9 mi), Moores Mill (~24.9 mi), Lexington (~27.0 mi).
Census & home facts
Athens data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
27,474
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$253,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$65,000
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$834
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.58%
Census place type
city
County
Limestone County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
41.84 sq mi
Census GEOID
0102956
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Athens
Schools
Limestone County — 17 schools, 15,887 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Limestone addresses may be served by Limestone County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Athens FAQ
What are houses worth in Athens, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Athens at $253,700.
How much do houses cost in Athens, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Athens, Census ACS data shows a median value of $253,700. Active listing prices in Limestone County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Athens, AL?
Athens houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Limestone County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Athens, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Athens's population at approximately 27,474.
What's the median rent in Athens, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Athens at approximately $834 per month.
What is the median household income in Athens, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Athens at approximately $65,000.
Is the Athens housing market growing?
Limestone County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.58% annual change in 2025.
Is Athens, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Athens's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Athens, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Limestone County for many Athens addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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