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Athens, NY

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Population
1,581
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
24 ft
Median Home Value
$325,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,107
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityKingston, New York25 miles away · 23,942 residents.

About Athens

Athens is a historic village and town in Greene County, New York, situated on the western bank of the Hudson River. Formed in 1815 and operating as a scenic riverfront community, the municipality of approximately 1,943 at the 2020 U.S. census is served by the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, which operates Edward Arthur Elementary in the village.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.6rating

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