Athens County, OH at a glance
Median household income
$56,001$4,667 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Athens County, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Athens County, OH? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Athens County, OH, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $902 | $10,824 | $36,080 | 19.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $907 | $10,884 | $36,280 | 19.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,092 | $13,104 | $43,680 | 23.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,338 | $16,056 | $53,520 | 28.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,491 | $17,892 | $59,640 | 31.9% |
What a typical income covers in Athens County, OH
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $56,001 a year ($4,667 a month before tax).
What $56,001 leaves after Ohio taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Ohio
Living in Athens County, OH: common questions
What is the median household income in Athens County, OH?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Athens County, OH is $56,001 per year (approximately $4,667 per month).
What is the average rent in Athens County, OH?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $902 for a studio, $907 for one bedroom, $1,092 for two, $1,338 for three and $1,491 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Athens County, OH expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Ohio is 92.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Athens County, OH?
To keep a $1,092 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $43,680 a year, or $3,640 a month. That is 78% of what the typical household in Athens County, OH earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Athens County, OH?
On the local median income of $56,001 ($4,667 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,333 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,400 for everything else and $933 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,092 takes 47% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Athens County, OH?
Homes in Ohio paid 19.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $173. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.