Henderson County, Texas
Athens Real Estate and Local Guide
Athens is the seat of Henderson County, a small East Texas city known for its hamburger heritage and lake recreation that draws Dallas-Fort Worth visitors. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Athens best.
About the area
Living in Athens, TX
Recognized by the Texas Legislature in 2006 as the original home of the hamburger.
The housing market
Homes in Athens
- About 56% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 63% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $205,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Athens home
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
State fisheries center with aquariums, a hatchery, and casting ponds
East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society
100-acre arboretum with woodland trails, a suspension bridge, and the 1850 Wofford House
Cain Center & Park
85-acre city park with an aquatic and fitness recreation center
Lake Athens
1,799-acre reservoir popular for fishing and boating
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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.