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Athens, TX

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Population
13,870
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
488 ft
Median Home Value
$210,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,984
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityTyler, Texas32 miles away · 113,723 residents.

About Athens

Athens is a city and the county seat of Henderson County, Texas, situated seventy miles southeast of Dallas. Incorporated in 1856 and named after the Greek capital, the community of approximately 13,200 is home to the main campus of Trinity Valley Community College. The city is a certified retirement community featuring the East Texas Arboretum and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center on Lake Athens, and is served by the Athens School District.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.2rating

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