Why Live in Athenia
Athenia, a suburb in Clifton, offers a small-town feel with its older home styles and local shops while maintaining convenient access to New York City. The neighborhood features 20th-century Colonial and Cape Cod-style homes, often with driveways and detached garages. Sidewalks and streetlights make Athenia walkable, with easy access to nearby shops and recreational areas. Van Houten Avenue is the main thoroughfare, featuring local businesses like Clifton Ace Hardware, Van Houten Pharmacy, and Halka’s Florist. Dining options include Plaza Bagels & Deli, La Cantina Mexicana, and Mario’s Restaurant and Pizzeria. For larger shopping needs, residents can visit Stop & Shop in Allwood or Aldi in Botany Village, both about a mile away, or the American Dream Mall, 6 miles east. Parks in Athenia include Sperling Park, Richardson Scale Park, and Anzaldi Park, offering various sports facilities and playgrounds. Weasel Brook Park, less than a mile north, has additional sports amenities and a skatepark. The Athenia Business Association hosts the annual Clifton Street Fair on Van Houten Avenue, and Brighton Asylum provides seasonal haunted attractions. Commuting options include daily train service from Clifton and Passaic stations to Hoboken and New York City, as well as express bus lines from Allwood Park and Ride. Route 3 offers direct driving access to the Lincoln Tunnel. The neighborhood has a crime rate close to the national average. Recent flooding issues around Weasel Brook are being addressed with ongoing construction, expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athenia a good place to live?
Athenia is a good place to live. Athenia is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Athenia has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.8 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $103,380 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Athenia are home owners, with 47.4% of residents renting and 52.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Athenia can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Athenia neighborhood guide.
Is Athenia, NJ a safe neighborhood?
Athenia, NJ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Athenia?
The median home price in Athenia is $530,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $106,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in Athenia. The average household income in Athenia is $103K.
What are the best public schools in Athenia?
The best public schools that serve Athenia are:
What are the best private schools in Athenia?
The best private schools that serve Athenia are:
- New Hope School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Noble Leadership Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Collegiate School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 2.8.
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Home Trends in Athenia, NJ
On average, homes in Athenia, Clifton sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Athenia, Clifton over the last 12 months is $540,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$540,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$605,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$515,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$327,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$425
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
133
Median List Price
$530,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
