Athens County

Situated in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Athens County is home to 61,573 residents spread across 26,466 housing units. Just over six in ten homes are owner-occupied, at 61.9 percent, while renters pay a median gross rent of $903 per month. The county seat of Athens anchors the region and hosts Ohio University, which shapes much of the local economy and workforce. Median household income stands at $53,837. Residents have relatively short commutes, averaging 19.9 minutes, and 11.7 percent of workers do their jobs entirely from home. The economy draws on education, health care, and public sector employment alongside the university's academic and research operations. The surrounding landscape includes the Wayne National Forest and the Hocking Hills region nearby, giving the county a distinct geographic character tied closely to Appalachian Ohio. The housing stock reflects a mix of older homes in established neighborhoods and rural properties across the county's more sparsely settled townships.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.