City profile
Athens, TX
Henderson County · Population 13,200
Athens is a town in Henderson County, TX with about 13,200 residents and a typical home value near $211,000. It is 69 miles from Dallas, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
49°F
Summer avg
87°F
Sunny days / yr
234
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$210,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,461
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 85/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
74 mi to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 18% Democratic / 81% Republican
Community
Population
13,200
Black population
13.1%
County
Henderson County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 13,200 residents
- Typical home value about $211,000
- 69 miles from Dallas, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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