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There were 65 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Athens had a population of 23,396 in July 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$38,204 a year.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population25,313people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary666.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent888.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate8.18%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,060offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 33% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.36µg/m³country median 7.0 — 9% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 69% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 70% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Athens?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Athens.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,011 per month, while the median home value was US$247,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 32.6%, and the vacancy rate was 12% in July 2026. 68% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Athens recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1327
Utilities, 85 m² flat€126
Internet, 60 Mbps€42
Mobile plan, 10 GB€26

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited41.79 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Athens (Wayback Machine capture 20251208080258)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,327 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Athens (Wayback Machine capture 20251208080258)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB26.12 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Athens (Wayback Machine capture 20251208080258)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home126 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Athens (Wayback Machine capture 20251208080258)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,011/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent67.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,608 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,046 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent888.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes184 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Is Athens a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 45–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–68%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 44–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,545 of 25,313 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Athens is 8.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income38,204 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband76.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription6.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet3.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet7.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary666.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,438 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov10Official
Unemployment rate8.18 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Athens?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,438 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,467of €2,707 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,707
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,046
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€126 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Athens (Wayback Machine capture 20251208080258) · 2025-12-31− €126
Internet€42 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Athens (Wayback Machine capture 20251208080258) · 2025-12-31− €42
Mobile plan€26 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Athens (Wayback Machine capture 20251208080258) · 2025-12-31− €26
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,467
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Athens Salary needed to live in Athens

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Athens. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Athens. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents64.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents65 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,503 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Athens when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAthens highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Athens highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Athens2,313
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,060 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting15Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents64.66 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Recorded violent crimes19 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.22 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work21.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportATO3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Athens. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Athens.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Athens is 6.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.36 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202412Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.33 · Feb 5.67 · Mar 11.22 · Apr 18.44 · May 22.39 · Jun 26.39 · Jul 28 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 24.56 · Oct 18.44 · Nov 11.78 · Dec 5.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information19Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.83 · Feb -4.78 · Mar -1.06 · Apr 4.28 · May 10 · Jun 15.11 · Jul 17.22 · Aug 16.33 · Sep 12.11 · Oct 5.78 · Nov 0.056 · Dec -2.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information19Official
Average temperature by monthJan -1.22 · Feb 0.444 · Mar 5.06 · Apr 11.33 · May 16.17 · Jun 20.78 · Jul 22.61 · Aug 21.89 · Sep 18.33 · Oct 12.11 · Nov 5.89 · Dec 1.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information19Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 73.41 · Feb 74.68 · Mar 90.68 · Apr 96.01 · May 106.7 · Jun 114.3 · Jul 110.2 · Aug 80.26 · Sep 80.77 · Oct 74.42 · Nov 73.91 · Dec 80.26 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00330279 (ATHENS OU)19Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading64.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.91 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation982.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Akron ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.64 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,545 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density982.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population25,313 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics25,190 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value247,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes32.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate59.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad6.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage73.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher64.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Households with a vehicle available91.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over11,247 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home20.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans85.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Athens

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as an Athens alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 575 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €667 Athens+625%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 8.2% Athens−54%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,060 Athens−30%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 25,313 Athens+98%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,438 Athensno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 4.6% Athens+32%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 17.0 km Athens−47%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Athens

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Nelsonville Commuting Zone · 17.6 km away
Rent
714.2 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,291 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Athens, nearest in population first.

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Lafayette25,313 residentsOttumwa25,319 residentsGolden Gate25,321 residentsEureka25,304 residentsCorinth25,297 residentsWest Chicago25,296 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Athens?

The median gross salary is 3,438 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Athens?

The unemployment rate is 8.18 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Athens?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.36 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Athens?

Police recorded 1,060 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Athens?

The published population is 25,313 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Athens?

1,545 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Athens a good place to live?

Athens may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Athens?

Nelsonville is near Athens. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Athens (Ohio), United States: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version e05eeb0b5d20c6864a5dae51963ed9ec]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/athens-oh/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Athens (Ohio), United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  3. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  4. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  6. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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