Athens, IL 62613 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Athens, IL—62613

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$213,000

10.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$95,600

24.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

49.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$900

35.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$900

24.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Athens, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Athens, IL is $213,000, with a year-over-year change of 10.9%. This indicates that home prices in Athens, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$213,000	10.9%
Single Family	$213,000	10.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Athens, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Athens, IL is $900, with a year-over-year rent change of -35.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Athens, IL is 2-bedrooms: $900. The most common rental property sizes in Athens, IL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 55.4% and 21.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$900	$900
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$900	$900
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.2%

1 Bedroom

11.9%

2 Bedrooms

55.4%

3 Bedrooms

21.9%

4 Bedrooms

8.6%

Property Listings — Athens, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Athens, IL is 63. This is a increase of 39.0% 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 33.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$160,000	13.0%
Listing Count	12	-14.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-14.0%
Days on Market	81	49.0%

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Demographics — Athens, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, IL has a population of 3,660, which has decreased by -5.8% over the past 5 years. Athens, IL is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 32.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,660	-5.8%
% Under 18	27.2%	0.0%
% Seniors	14.8%	-2.0%
% WFH	5.8%	-9.4%
% w/ College Degree	32.3%	9.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, IL is a predominantly white area, with 93.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Athens, IL is hispanic, making up 3.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.6% of the population in Athens, IL, and this percentage has increased by 166.7% 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	93.6%	-1.5%
% Black	1.2%	500.0%
% Hispanic	3.3%	312.5%
% Asian	0.5%	-54.5%
% Foreign Born	1.6%	166.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Athens, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 111 mortgage originations in Athens, IL, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 35.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Athens, IL. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	111
% Conventional Loans	77.0%
% Government Loans	23.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, IL

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	59
Total Units Section 8	59
% Rentals under Section 8	25.7%
% Occupied Section 8	73.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$910
2 Bedroom	$220	$900	$1,120
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,510
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,550

Athens, IL—62613

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Athens, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Athens, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Athens, IL

Demographics — Athens, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Athens, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Athens, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Athens, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.9
Median Home Price	$213,000
Median Household Income	$95,600

Athens, IL—62613

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Athens, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Athens, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Athens, IL

Demographics — Athens, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Athens, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Athens, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Athens, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cantrall, IL

Greenview, IL

Sherman, IL

Springfield, IL

Williamsville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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