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Athens, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
23,211
Population
2,333/sq mi density
$37,059
Median Income
$24,562 per capita
$242,200
Home Value
$237,159 Zillow
$1,029
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
1,608 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,059 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$242,200
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
12% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
33.9%
48% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,785
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$242,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$237,159
Median Sale Price
$169,000
Median List Price
$284,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
33.9%
Owner-Occupied
66.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$902/mo
1 Bedroom
$907/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,338/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,491/mo
Census median rent:
$1,029/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
124 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
13.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Active Inventory
23
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
50.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
61% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
33.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $242,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,159 |
| Median Sale Price | $169,000 |
| Median List Price | $284,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $128 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,029 |
| FMR Studio | $902 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $907 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,338 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,491 |
Market
| Days on Market | 124 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 23 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $128 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 33.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,785 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 50.0% |