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Athens, PA


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Athens, Pennsylvania

Athens, Pennsylvania, in Bradford county, is 58 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 136 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. There are an estimated 3,415 people in the town.

The People and Families of Athens

In Athens, about 48% of adults are married. In Athens, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Athens has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Athens had a median family income of $42,837.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Athens Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Athens is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Athens. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Athens, 91% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Athens. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

Athens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAthens Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAthens Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Athens Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Athens, PA

Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime31
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