The Plains, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,584
Population
1,133/sq mi density
$51,397
Median Income
$37,351 per capita
$244,300
Home Value
$179,478 Zillow
$895
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
1,495 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,397 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$244,300 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$244,300
13% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$895/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.4%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,713
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$244,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$179,478
Median Sale Price
$170,000
Median List Price
$89,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.4%
Owner-Occupied
48.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$895/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$148
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
51.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $244,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,478 |
| Median Sale Price | $170,000 |
| Median List Price | $89,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $148 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $895 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $148 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,713 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
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