Athens County, Ohio Housing Market
In Athens County, Ohio, the median home value is $185,000, with a median monthly rent of $939. This places Athens County at #1573 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #44 within Ohio.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $877
- Establishments: 1,224
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 11
- Multi-family: 168
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 19,816 (avg $62,695)
- Outflow: 18,699 (avg $64,053)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Athens County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45780 | 177.6 | -1.94% | 2025 |
| 2 | 45710 | 227.2 | +2.37% | 2025 |
| 3 | 45701 | 223.4 | +6.34% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Athens County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,000 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $939 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 60.4% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.4 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Athens County is 5.8% below the Ohio state average and 18.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $939/month is 3.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in Athens County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Athens County has an owner-occupancy rate of 60.4%, compared to 73.7% in Ohio and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar County | Nebraska | $185,000 | $716 |
| Forest County | Wisconsin | $185,000 | $594 |
| Spencer County | Indiana | $185,200 | $751 |
| Jones County | Iowa | $184,800 | $784 |
| Mower County | Minnesota | $185,200 | $927 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas County | $185,400 | $908 | 68.9% |
| Washington County | $185,600 | $852 | 75.4% |
| Stark County | $186,400 | $909 | 69.2% |
| Hocking County | $186,400 | $808 | 78.8% |
| Ashland County | $186,800 | $888 | 77.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).