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Athens, WV

Athens, WV.

Population: 2,913 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Athens, WV is $201,408 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $717/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$201,408

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$201,408
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+41.7%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$201,408
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$205,000
1-year sale-price change
+30.6%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
82.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$717/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$667/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
ATHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,384
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,103

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (7 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Peterstown Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARILION GILES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSN INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,255
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,133
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AthensState medianUS median
Median home value$201,408$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$205,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$717/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,255$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Athens, WV?
$201,408.
What is the median sale price in Athens, WV?
$205,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Athens, WV?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Athens, WV?
Typical rent: $717/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Athens, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Athens, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Athens, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Athens, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Athens, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Athens, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Athens, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Athens

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