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Athens, OH—45701

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$252,000
5.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$49,600
34.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
40
39.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$845
37.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$644
20.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$675
21.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,300
53.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Athens, OH

As of May '26, the median home price in Athens, OH is $252,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.3%. This indicates that home prices in Athens, OH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$252,0005.3%
Single Family $257,0004.5%
Condos $137,0007.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $154,000
    6.2%
    2 Bed
    		$196,0004.8%
    3 Bed
    		$260,0004.4%
    4 Bed
    		$328,0003.5%
    5 Bed $383,6432.7%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    5.3%
    1 Bedroom
    12.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    19.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.3%

    Rental Trends — Athens, OH

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Athens, OH is $1,090, with a year-over-year rent change of 37.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Athens, OH is 1-bedrooms: $684, 2-bedrooms: $660, 3-bedrooms: $1,430, 4-bedrooms: $1,770. The most common rental property sizes in Athens, OH are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 27.9% and 25.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$845$1,090
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $644$684
    2 Bed Rent $675$660
    3 Bed Rent $1,300$1,430
    4 Bed Rent $589$1,770
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    7.9%
    1 Bedroom
    22.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Property Listings — Athens, OH

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Athens, OH is 40. This is a increase of 39.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$336,0000.0%
    Listing Count
    		7369.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%69.0%
    Days on Market
    		4039.0%
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    Demographics — Athens, OH

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, OH has a population of 33,500, which has decreased by -6.2% over the past 5 years. Athens, OH is a less popular place for families, as children make up 11.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 56.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		33,500-6.2%
    % Under 18
    		11.7%6.4%
    % Seniors
    		10.8%22.7%
    % WFH
    		15.9%178.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		56.8%10.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Athens, OH is a predominantly white area, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Athens, OH is asian, making up 3.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.4% of the population in Athens, OH, and this percentage has decreased by 20.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		84.2%-1.2%
    % Black
    		3.5%-12.5%
    % Hispanic
    		3.2%28.0%
    % Asian
    		3.6%-25.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.4%-20.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Athens, OH

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 155 mortgage originations in Athens, OH, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Athens, OH. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		155
    % Conventional Loans
    		82.0%
    % Government Loans
    		18.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Athens, OH

    Athens, OH lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		590
    Total Units Section 8
    		542
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		90.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$256$644$900
    2 Bedroom$455$675$1,130
    3 Bedroom$60$1,300$1,360
    4 Bedroom$1,081$589$1,670

    Affordability — Athens, OH

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.4
    Median Home Price$252,000
    Median Household Income$49,600

    Athens, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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