City profile
Athens, OH
Athens County · Population 23,396
Athens is a town in Athens County, OH with about 23,396 residents and a typical home value near $247,000. It is 65 miles from Columbus, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
178
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$247,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,640
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Riverine flooding, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
63 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 55% Democratic / 44% Republican
Community
Population
23,396
Black population
3.8%
County
Athens County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 23,396 residents
- Typical home value about $247,000
- 65 miles from Columbus, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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