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Athens, NY Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Athens is $325,600, 436th highest of 837 cities and towns in New York. Median rent is $1,146 a month.
- Median home value
- $325,600
- 436th of 837 in NY
- Median rent
- $1,146/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +1.7%
- County index, 2025
- Homeownership
- 76.1%
- NY: 54.3%
Greene County home price trend
FHFA annual House Price Index for Greene County, 2000 = 100, compared with New York
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| Period | Greene County |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 343 |
| 2024 | 338 |
| 2023 | 298 |
| 2022 | 282 |
| 2021 | 241 |
| 2020 | 209 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2018 | 180 |
| 2017 | 172 |
| 2016 | 166 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2014 | 159 |
| 2013 | 165 |
| 2012 | 163 |
| 2011 | 171 |
Over five years, Greene County prices changed +64.5%, compared with +44.0% for New York.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency · Last updated 08/01/2026
Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12015 | $306,300 | $1,278 | +12.4% | +34.9% |
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Greene County, NY
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $961 | -4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,095 | -2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,354 | -1.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,768 | -2.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,106 | +1.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Athens, NY?
- The median home value in Athens is $325,600, based on the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The New York median is $423,800.
- How much is rent in Athens?
- The median rent in Athens is $1,146 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,354.
- Are home prices going up in Athens?
- Home prices in Greene County changed +1.7% over one year and +64.5% over five years, as of 2025.
- How does Athens compare with the rest of New York?
- Athens has the 436th highest median home value of 837 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in New York.
- Which ZIP code in Athens has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 12015 has the highest median home value at $306,300.