How many renters in the Town of Athens, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.9% (±14.3 points) of renting households in the Town of Athens, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.9% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.4% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Athens
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Athens | Greene County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.8% (±6.5 points) | 21.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.3% (±17.7 points) | 10.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 29.0% (±17.3 points) | 14.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±9.7 points) | 11.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±6.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.4% (±12.7 points) | 35.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
The Town of Athens against Greene County, its state and the nation
| Town of Athens | Greene County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.9% (±14.3 points) | 42.8% (±6.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.4% (±12.7 points) | 35.0% (±5.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±2.8 points) | 26.9% (±2.5 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,500 (±$13,493) | $45,983 (±$5,155) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,264 (±$480) | $1,004 (±$74) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Athens, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Greene County (42.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Greene County, the Town of Athens ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 776 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near the Town of Athens
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Athens | — | 30.9% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Village of Athens | 2.2 mi | 37.6% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Heights | 3.1 mi | 37.0% (±38.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 3.1 mi | 100.0% (±113.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 4.1 mi | 69.7% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| Village of Catskill | 4.3 mi | 38.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lorenz Park | 4.3 mi | 46.7% (±68.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenport | 4.6 mi | 77.9% (±20.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Coxsackie | 4.8 mi | 31.7% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hudson, NY (69.7%), Town of Greenport, NY (77.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Catskill | 46.2% (±12.0 points) |
| 7 | Town of Cairo | 45.0% (±17.1 points) |
| 8 | Town of Jewett | 40.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 9 | Town of Halcott | 38.0% (±37.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Coxsackie | 31.7% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Prattsville | 31.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 12 | Town of Athens | 30.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 13 | Town of New Baltimore | 24.3% (±26.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of Durham | 19.3% (±47.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Greene County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Athens include them.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Town of Athens
Are renters in the Town of Athens rent-burdened?
30.9% of renting households in the Town of Athens pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in the Town of Athens spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Athens, NY spends 23.9% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens town, Greene County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens town, Greene County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens town, Greene County, New York
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 town, Greene County, New York (county subdivision:02913, in state:36 county:039).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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