Markets/Ohio/Athens

Athens, OH Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Athens, Ohio. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$174,901

+2.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.3mo supply · Score 0/7

Migration: Top 75% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.99x

In-migrants avg $42,517 AGI vs out-migrants $42,940

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Opportunity Zone Market

7 ZIP codes in Athens are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Athens Market Summary

Athens, OH shows steady growth at 2.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.25x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.76% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score96/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$53,837

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Athens, OH's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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