Housing by town in Athens County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio has 25 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $939 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $791 in 2015–2019 (+18.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Amesville has the highest median gross rent ($1,111) and Buchtel the lowest ($725).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $939 (±$46)
- Households that rent
- 39.6%
- Median household income
- $56,001
- Places
- 25
Cities, towns and townships in Athens County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $847 | 43.0% | $52,070 | $145,600 | $1,841 |
| Alexander Township | $1,086 | 15.9% | $80,956 | $186,900 | $2,186 |
| Ames Township | $1,056 | 8.7% | $83,500 | $308,700 | $2,409 |
| Amesville | $1,111 | 17.7% | $77,500 | $145,200 | $1,896 |
| Athens | $1,011 | 67.4% | $38,204 | $247,000 | $3,447 |
| Athens Township (Athens County) | $986 | 56.5% | $48,696 | $232,500 | $3,262 |
| Bern Township | — | 29.9% | $77,981 | $56,200 | $1,064 |
| Buchtel | $725 | 23.2% | $70,000 | $150,000 | $1,731 |
| Canaan Township (Athens County) | $929 | 33.3% | $57,955 | $277,400 | $2,945 |
| Carthage Township | — | 7.5% | $53,670 | $135,200 | $1,753 |
| Chauncey | $893 | 47.4% | $35,200 | $74,400 | $1,302 |
| Coolville | $806 | 21.0% | $47,333 | $128,600 | $1,618 |
| Dover Township (Athens County) | $919 | 31.5% | $55,170 | $152,900 | $1,804 |
| Glouster | $806 | 32.9% | $38,375 | $82,600 | $1,052 |
| Jacksonville | — | 15.0% | $66,875 | $88,100 | $1,344 |
| Lee Township (Athens County) | $857 | 26.2% | $81,761 | $215,600 | $2,267 |
| Lodi Township | $850 | 13.4% | $89,583 | $231,500 | $2,477 |
| Nelsonville | $773 | 60.5% | $49,750 | $99,200 | $1,286 |
| Rome Township (Athens County) | — | 13.3% | $55,399 | $89,800 | $1,570 |
| The Plains | $971 | 45.8% | $59,688 | $233,500 | $2,789 |
| Trimble | $738 | 30.4% | $47,120 | $60,400 | $681 |
| Trimble Township | $772 | 23.8% | $58,063 | $85,200 | $1,142 |
| Troy Township (Athens County) | $748 | 13.5% | $56,389 | $173,500 | $1,769 |
| Waterloo Township | — | 5.7% | $67,188 | $143,800 | $1,423 |
| York Township (Athens County) | $776 | 49.9% | $56,208 | $125,100 | $1,374 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,700 | $31,150 | $49,800 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,600 | $56,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,050 | $64,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,450 | $71,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,050 | $76,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,600 | $82,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,150 | $88,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
How the places in Athens County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Athens County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 127 | 754 | 1,403 | 53,742 | 3 of 8 |
| 2024 | 60 | 101 | 525 | 882 | 59,535 | 3 of 8 |
| 2025 | 43 | 72 | 413 | 695 | 59,454 | 3 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Athens County recorded 43 violent and 413 property crimes, 72 and 695 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Athens County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens County Sheriff's Office | 29,720 | 10 | 139 |
| Athens Police Department | 25,190 | 21 | 190 |
| Nelsonville Police Department | 4,544 | 12 | 84 |
| Glouster Police Department | 1,643 | — | — |
| Albany Police Department | 1,014 | — | — |
| Buchtel Police Department | 518 | — | — |
| Coolville Police Department | 446 | — | — |
| Jacksonville Police Department | 396 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Athens County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45701 | 33,329 | $996 | $227,400 | $53,075 | 50.2% |
| 45732 | 4,287 | $697 | $110,000 | $60,605 | 20.1% |
| 45723 | 3,682 | $910 | $168,900 | $57,222 | 13.9% |
| 45780 | 2,828 | $971 | $237,600 | $60,557 | 44.9% |
| 45735 | 1,868 | — | $149,300 | $51,364 | 10.7% |
| 45761 | 1,537 | $822 | $108,200 | $48,750 | 18.1% |
| 45766 | 1,298 | — | $141,400 | $72,518 | 7.8% |
| 45711 | 1,244 | $1,111 | $219,500 | $79,464 | 14.3% |
| 45778 | 1,144 | $1,308 | $77,100 | $57,128 | 14.0% |
| 45719 | 655 | $893 | $74,400 | $35,200 | 47.4% |
| 45782 | 464 | $746 | $60,000 | $47,337 | 30.2% |
| 45716 | 436 | $725 | $141,300 | $63,750 | 23.9% |
| 45740 | 311 | — | $83,800 | $65,417 | 15.7% |
| 45739 | 46 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Athens County
What is the crime rate in Athens County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Athens County recorded 72 violent and 695 property crimes per 100,000 residents (43 violent and 413 property crimes in all).
Which place in Athens County has the highest rent?
Amesville has the highest median gross rent, $1,111 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Athens County has the lowest rent?
Buchtel has the lowest median gross rent, $725 (±$279) a month.
What is the median rent in Athens County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Athens County is $939 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Athens County, OH
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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