Athens, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Athens, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

80.9

B-

out of 100

Overview

Athens is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 24,673, part of the Athens, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $250,164. Median household income is $34,493.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,673 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $250,164 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $34,493 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 16.2 minutes
  • Part of the Athens, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,673

Source: Census ACS

$250,164

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$34,493

Source: Census ACS

16.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

78

Source: Walk Score

96 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Athens County (county-level results)

55%
44%
Democrat 14,134
Republican 11,369
Leans D+10.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 82.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 38/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 84.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 78/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 37.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 80.9

Location

Athens, OH (39.3178, -82.1020)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.