Athens, TN 37303 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Athens, TN—37303

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$253,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,900

55.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.5%

Median Rent

$1,200

18.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$750

8.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$950

6.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,600

12.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Athens, TN

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Athens, TN is $253,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Athens, TN are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$253,000	1.0%
Single Family	$254,000	1.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Athens, TN

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Athens, TN is $1,280, with a year-over-year rent change of 18.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Athens, TN is 1-bedrooms: $854, 2-bedrooms: $1,020, 3-bedrooms: $1,540, 4-bedrooms: $1,670. The most common rental property sizes in Athens, TN are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 43.9% and 29.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,280
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$750	$854
2 Bed Rent	$950	$1,020
3 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,540
4 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,670

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.2%

1 Bedroom

17.6%

2 Bedrooms

43.9%

3 Bedrooms

29.3%

4 Bedrooms

4.2%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Athens, TN

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Athens, TN is 66. This is a increase of 3.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$325,000	10.0%
Listing Count	131	25.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	25.0%
Days on Market	72	-1.0%

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Demographics — Athens, TN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, TN has a population of 25,200, which has increased by 4.5% over the past 5 years. Athens, TN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	25,200	4.5%
% Under 18	18.8%	-13.8%
% Seniors	19.9%	12.4%
% WFH	4.3%	16.2%
% w/ College Degree	20.9%	3.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, TN is a predominantly white area, with 85.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Athens, TN is hispanic, making up 5.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.6% of the population in Athens, TN, and this percentage has increased by 5.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	85.0%	-1.2%
% Black	4.1%	-32.8%
% Hispanic	5.2%	8.3%
% Asian	0.7%	-12.5%
% Foreign Born	3.6%	5.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Athens, TN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 609 mortgage originations in Athens, TN, of which 59.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 39.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Athens, TN. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	609
% Conventional Loans	59.0%
% Government Loans	41.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, TN

Athens, TN lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	849
Total Units Section 8	847
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	80.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$90	$750	$840
2 Bedroom	$0	$950	$950
3 Bedroom	-$420	$1,600	$1,180
4 Bedroom	-$340	$1,600	$1,260

Athens, TN—37303

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Athens, TN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Athens, TN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Athens, TN

Demographics — Athens, TN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Athens, TN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, TN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Athens, TN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Athens, TN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$253,000
Median Household Income	$60,900

Athens, TN—37303

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Athens, TN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Athens, TN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Athens, TN

Demographics — Athens, TN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Athens, TN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, TN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Athens, TN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Athens, TN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Riceville, TN

Niota, TN

Etowah, TN

Calhoun, TN

Decatur, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

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