Neighborhood in Athens, Henderson County

Living in Northeast Athens, Athens

B-

1st of 3areas in Athens
Overall score 61 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Athens overall: C

Northeast Athens covers part of Athens, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Athens. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,600
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$210,000
Household income
$71,400
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
37%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Athens

Northeast Athens is an area in Athens with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1977, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Athens, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Athens

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northeast Athens

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Athens report card

Each grade compares Northeast Athens with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,120, homes cost 2.9x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $71,400, 0% unemployed.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 327 violent crimes per 100k, 1,040 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 0% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    37% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Athens compared with Athens

Better than Athens

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%10 points lower than Athens (54%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%6 points lower than Athens (19%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Athens (4.3%)

Worse than Athens

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 37%21 points lower than Athens (58%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%7 points lower than Athens (21%)
  • Vacant homes: 18%5 points higher than Athens (13%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CCentral AthensElementary, Athens ISD1.5 mi
  • CAthens MiddleMiddle, Athens ISD4.2 mi
  • CAthens High SchoolHigh, Athens ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Athens

Median rent in Northeast Athens is $1,120 a month, about the same as the Athens median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $210,000, about the same as the Athens median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,468 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAthensTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Athens$1,120$1,112$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Athens$210,000$210,800$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Athens2.9x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Athens44%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than Athens37%58%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Athens18%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Athens197719781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,468
Mortgage payment
$1,149
Property tax
$318
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $210,000 home in Northeast Athens, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAthensTexas
Median household income5% higher than Athens$71,400$67,984$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Athens0%4.3%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Athens12%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Athens14%21%34%
Average commute8% higher than Athens22 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Athens0%3.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Athens4.2%2.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Athens82%82%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Northeast Athens

Under 1812%
18 to 3444%
35 to 6424%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black17%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Athens

  1. 2DCentral AthensMedian rent $1,130
  2. 3FNorthwest AthensMedian rent $780

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Northeast TexarkanaTexarkana
  2. C+SteeplechaseHouston
  3. BFox Run SubdivisionHarlingen

Questions about Northeast Athens

Is Northeast Athens a good place to live?

Northeast Athens covers part of Athens, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Athens. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Athens?

Median rent in Northeast Athens is $1,120 a month, about the same as the Athens median. The median home is worth $210,000, about the same as the Athens median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Athens.

What schools serve Northeast Athens?

The closest rated public schools are Central Athens (elementary, rated C), Athens Middle (middle, rated C) and Athens High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Athens that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.