Athens, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,156 Population 2,890/sq mi density

$62,292 Median Income $21,224 per capita

$156,800 Home Value $162,691 Zillow

$1,020 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr

761 Violent Crime/100K 3,493 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$62,292 median income, 3.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$156,800 home value, $1,020/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

761 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

53.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Athens (1)

Concord University

Public · Bachelor's · 2,167 students

In-state: $9,700 Out-state: $20,600 Admit: 90%