Athens, OH

Metro area in Ohio · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.2%

Median Home Value

$174,901

↑ +2.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,131/mo

↑ +13.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.8%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+21.7%

Active Listings

127

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

12.9

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +1.1%

12 Months

↑ +0.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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