Athens, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,149 Population
$58,438 Median Income
$141,800 Home Value
$876 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
37.9 yrs Median Age
8.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.7
Education

People

Population1,149
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89.3%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita Income$31,374
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate9.6%
County GDP$9,107M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$141,800
Zillow Value$202,246
Median Rent$876
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression29.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul24° / 73°
Rain32 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

1.7/5
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Work From Home14.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$58,438
Home Value$141,800
Median Rent$876
Poverty Rate9.6%
Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
Unemployment1.6%
Avg Temperature49.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,149
Population Density1,149 per sq mi
Median Age37.9 years
Male43.9%
Female56.1%
Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.3% Black 0.5% Hispanic 3.5% Other 6.7%
White89.3%
Black or African American0.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.7%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.8%
Health Insurance86.6%

Income

22% below avg
Median Household Income$58,438
Per Capita Income$31,374
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,232
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$60,946

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate9.6%
Total Establishments (County)2,626
County GDP$9,107M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation268
Healthcare Facilities318
Retail Stores431
Manufacturing146
Total Establishments2,626

Industry Mix

Restaurants 268 Healthcare 318 Retail 431 Manufacturing 146

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$60,946
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,129

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.1 min
Work From Home14.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

50% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$141,800
Zillow Home Value Index$202,246

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.8%

Rental Costs

25% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$876

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,129
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.62%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression29.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.6%
Regular Checkup77.0%
Premature Death Rate10,979 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access81.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)318
Restaurants (County)268

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

24°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation893 ft (272 m)
Land Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,149 per sq mi
Latitude42.0874°
Longitude-85.2362°
County FIPS26025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%
D 42.3%

Republican +14.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
High School+92.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,149 per sq mi
Land Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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