In Athens, Ohio, the median home price is $184,082; median household income is $56,001; the population is 61,737; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 111.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Athens at a glance
Population
61,737
Median Household Income
$56,001
Typical Home Value
$184,082
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
111.6
Avg Commute Time
24.1
About Athens
Athens has a population of 61,737. The median home value is $184,082, 27% below the Ohio median. Median household income is $56,001 (22% below the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Athens, York, and Trimble.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Athens
14 towns, by population.
Athens at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Athens?
- Athens has a population of 61,737 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Athens?
- The median home value in Athens is $184,082. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Athens?
- Median household income in Athens is $56,001 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Athens in?
- Athens is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Athens?
- Athens contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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