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Athens, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,149
Population
1,149/sq mi density
$58,438
Median Income
$31,374 per capita
$141,800
Home Value
$202,246 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
189
Violent Crime/100K
3,030 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$141,800
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
449
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$141,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$202,246
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.8%
Owner-Occupied
22.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$876/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $141,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $202,246 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $876 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 449 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |