Housing & Real Estate — Athens, Ohio
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,062 |
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| Occupied | 7,081 |
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| Vacant | 981 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,403 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,678 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $247,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$259,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,029/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,447/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 32.3% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 57.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 784 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 914 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,041 |
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| Built before 1960 | 3,132 |
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| Median Year Built | 1974 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
