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Athol, MA—01331

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$336,000
1.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$68,300
19.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
43
18.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.9%
Median Rent
$1,550
20.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,250
15.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,550
20.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,000
36.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Athol, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Athol, MA is $336,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.6%. This indicates that home prices in Athol, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$336,0001.6%
Single Family $338,0001.2%
Condos $223,0004.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $257,000
    0.8%
    2 Bed
    		$296,0001.0%
    3 Bed
    		$349,0001.5%
    4 Bed
    		$363,0001.4%
    5 Bed $378,6191.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.5%
    1 Bedroom
    9.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.6%

    Rental Trends — Athol, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Athol, MA is $1,630, with a year-over-year rent change of 20.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Athol, MA is 1-bedrooms: $1,290, 2-bedrooms: $1,650, 3-bedrooms: $2,150, 4-bedrooms: $2,500. The most common rental property sizes in Athol, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.2% and 29.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,550$1,630
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,250$1,290
    2 Bed Rent $1,550$1,650
    3 Bed Rent $2,000$2,150
    4 Bed Rent $2,500$2,500
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    8.6%
    1 Bedroom
    29.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    17.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.6%

    Property Listings — Athol, MA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Athol, MA is 31. This is a increase of 11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 50.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$380,0006.0%
    Listing Count
    		30-16.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%-16.0%
    Days on Market
    		43-18.0%
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    Demographics — Athol, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athol, MA has a population of 13,900, which has increased by 3.6% over the past 5 years. Athol, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,9003.6%
    % Under 18
    		20.8%5.1%
    % Seniors
    		19.5%18.2%
    % WFH
    		8.2%134.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		20.6%7.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athol, MA is a predominantly white area, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Athol, MA is hispanic, making up 5.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in Athol, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 12.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		88.9%-3.4%
    % Black
    		2.5%150.0%
    % Hispanic
    		5.2%23.8%
    % Asian
    		0.4%-55.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.4%-12.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Athol, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 325 mortgage originations in Athol, MA, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Athol, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		325
    % Conventional Loans
    		74.0%
    % Government Loans
    		26.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Athol, MA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Athol, MA under the Section 8 program is 11.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Athol, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		163
    Total Units Section 8
    		163
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		11.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		95.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$110$1,250$1,140
    2 Bedroom-$110$1,550$1,440
    3 Bedroom$20$2,000$2,020
    4 Bedroom-$80$2,500$2,420

    Affordability — Athol, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.1
    Median Home Price$336,000
    Median Household Income$68,300

    Athol, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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