Athens County, OH home prices

Athens County, OH: the typical home is worth $188,425 as of 2026-05, up +5.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $162/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1979: $47,889 → 2026: $188,425 (3.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $188,425, homes in Athens County sit 13% below the Ohio median ($216,855) and 19% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #62 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$930/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $929/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Meigs County, OH ($112,002) · Morgan County, OH ($163,308) · Vinton County, OH ($179,216) · Hocking County, OH ($284,602) · Wood County, WV ($175,091) · Perry County, OH ($223,355)