Athens, WV

West Virginia · Mercer County

Athens is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,156. Residents earn $62,292 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

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

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1 reported haunted locations found near Athens, WV.

Name	Description
Concord College	Reports of horrible nightmares, apparitions, feelings for a mischievous presence.