Cost of Living in Athens, Ohio
Athens has a population of about 23,396. The median household income is $38,204, median gross rent is $1,011/month, and the median home value is $247,000. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Athens expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Athens is 39% below the national median and home values are 34% below the national median. Household income here is 55% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 32% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Athens?
The median gross rent in Athens, Ohio is $1,011 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Athens?
The median owner-occupied home value in Athens is $247,000 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Athens?
The median household income in Athens is $38,204 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.