How much do homeowners pay a month in Athens, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Athens, IL pay a median of $1,404 (±$93) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $660 (±$47).
65.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Athens, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,183 in 2015–2019 to $1,404 in 2020–2024 (+18.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,404 (±$93)
- Without a mortgage
- $660 (±$47)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 65.4%
Monthly owner costs in Athens
| Athens | Menard County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,404 (±$93) | $1,461 (±$65) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $660 (±$47) | $628 (±$32) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 65.4% (±8.9 points) | 61.2% (±4.2 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,065 (±$389) | $3,190 (±$236) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Athens, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Menard County ($1,461).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Menard County, Athens ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1135 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Athens have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,183 (±$78) | $1,404 (±$93) | +18.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,441 (±$228) | $3,065 (±$389) | +25.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $123,100 (±$8,681) | $164,000 (±$19,029) | +33.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Athens
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | — | $1,404 (±$93) | — |
| Cantrall | 2.9 mi | $1,450 (±$544) | Not measurably different |
| Fancy Creek Township | 4.4 mi | $2,173 (±$263) | Higher |
| Petersburg | 7.5 mi | $1,374 (±$122) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman | 7.9 mi | $1,995 (±$387) | Higher |
| Greenview | 8.6 mi | $1,072 (±$111) | Lower |
| Gardner Township | 8.7 mi | $1,869 (±$314) | Higher |
| Springfield Township | 8.7 mi | $1,005 (±$137) | Lower |
| Williamsville | 9.4 mi | $1,782 (±$153) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenview, IL ($1,072), Springfield Township, IL ($1,005).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fancy Creek Township, IL ($2,173), Sherman, IL ($1,995), Gardner Township, IL ($1,869).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Menard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens | $1,404 (±$93) |
| 2 | Petersburg | $1,374 (±$122) |
| 3 | Tallula | $1,162 (±$257) |
| 4 | Greenview | $1,072 (±$111) |
| 5 | Oakford | $971 (±$112) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Athens
What is the average mortgage payment in Athens?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Athens, IL is $1,404 (±$93) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Athens?
Owners without a mortgage in Athens pay a median of $660 (±$47) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Athens gone up?
In Athens, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,183 in 2015–2019 to $1,404 in 2020–2024 (+18.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Athens city, Illinois (place:02674, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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