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Athens, New York

village · Greene County

At a glance

1,943
Population
$325,600
Median home value
7% above U.S. median
$1,146/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$84,107
Median household income
7% above U.S. median
28.5 min
Average commute
85.4%
Homes with broadband
5.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates40.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Greene IDA
The Greene County IDA focuses on developing sites with the goal of marketing to and attracting a diverse mix of business types and employment opportunities for local residents as well as needed new local property tax revenue. Working in partnership with the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning, we offer a variety of financial and incentive based tools to help foster success.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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