At a Glance
Median Income
$37,059
$24,562 per capita
Home Value
$242,200
Zillow: $237,159
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Athens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Athens residents earn a median household income of $37,059 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,562. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,359 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $242,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,159. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,608/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.1% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population23,211
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density2,333/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,059
Per Capita$24,562
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
C+
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,029
Ownership33.9%
Zillow$237,159
Housing Units7,785
Rent Burden50.0%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,608/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+36.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Athens was built in 1974.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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