Menard County, Illinois
Athens Real Estate and Local Guide
Menard County's oldest city, platted in 1831 in the Springfield metro area, with a strong Abraham Lincoln heritage. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Athens best.
About the area
Living in Athens, IL
Menard County's oldest city, tied to Abraham Lincoln and the honoring of the "Long Nine" in 1837.
The housing market
Homes in Athens
- About 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 90.2% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $164,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Athens home
Col. Matthew Rogers Building (Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum)
Circa-1832 building on the National Register where Lincoln and the "Long Nine" were honored in 1837
Athens Community Park
Village park with baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, and a football field
Sangamon Valley Trail
Rail-trail about four miles north of Athens
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.