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Athens, New York, in Greene county, is 27 miles S of Albany, New York (center to center) and 105 miles N of New York, New York. There are an estimated 1,695 people in the village.
In Athens, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Athens had a median family income of $43,636.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the village.
Approximately 66% of housing in Athens is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Athens than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Athens.
In Athens, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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