In Athabasca 57.3% of home owners have a mortgage on their home. 8.7% of home owners in Athabasca spend more than 30% of their household income on shelter costs. When it comes to rented homes, 14.8% of the rented homes in Athabasca are subsidized and the remaining 85.2% pay market rent. Subsidized housing is government sponsored economic assistance program aimed towards alleviating housing costs and expenses for people in need with low to moderate incomes. 18.5% of tenants in Athabasca spend over 30% of their household income on shelter costs.
| Statistic | Dollar Amount |
|---|---|
| Homes with a mortgage | 57.30% |
| Homes spending more than 30% of household income on the home | 8.70% |
| Homes that are subsidized by tax payers | 14.80% |
| Rented homes where more than 30% of household income is spent on shelter costs | 18.50% |