Athol, MA 01331 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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

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 — 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 Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$336,000	1.6%
Single Family	$338,000	1.2%
Condos	$223,000	4.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,550	$1,630
Studio Rent	N/A	N/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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$380,000	6.0%
Listing Count	30	-16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	13,900	3.6%
% 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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

Athol, MA—01331

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Athol, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Athol, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Athol, MA

Demographics — Athol, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Athol, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Athol, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Athol, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Athol, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.1
Median Home Price	$336,000
Median Household Income	$68,300

Athol, MA—01331

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Athol, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Athol, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Athol, MA

Demographics — Athol, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Athol, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Athol, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Athol, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Athol, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Petersham, MA

Baldwinville, MA

Royalston, MA

Templeton, MA

Orange, MA

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