Real Estate Investing in Athens County, Ohio

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11 ZIP codes • Population: 60,296

Should you buy in Athens County, OH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.2 / 5 (55/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 14.4% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.2/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $171,350
Avg Monthly Rent $956
ZIP Codes 11

Investing in Athens County Real Estate

Across Athens County's 11 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

unambiguously Athens County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Demographics in Athens show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$171,350
Avg Monthly Rent
$956
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Athens, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Athens County

3 Colleges 26,807 Students 422 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Tri-County Adult Career Center
Vocational Public Β· 24 students
C+
Ohio University-Main Campus
4-Year Public Β· 24,937 students
C
Hocking College
2-Year Public Β· 1,846 students
πŸ“ ~417 students rent off-campus

Cities in Athens County

ZIP Codes in Athens County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Athens County

Are there empty rentals in, OH?

Vacancy risk in, OH is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

Where do home prices stand in, OH?

Expect median prices around $171K in, OH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

How should investors approach, OH?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, OH. With home values at $171K and rents near $956/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

Is, OH good for landlords?

, OH operates under OH law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect stable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

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