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Athens, Ohio

Introduction to Athens, Ohio

Athens, Ohio, in Athens county, is 64 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 21,342 people in the city.

Athens History

The area now known as Athens was first settled by Europeans around 1797. It was officially incorporated as a village in the year 1811. The Hocking Canal was opened in 1843, and the first railroad entered Athens in 1857. The present day Athens State Hospital was opened in 1874. Athens earned the status of a city in 1912 and became the alternate capital city of Ohio during the 1960s.

Athens and nearby Attractions

  • Kennedy Museum of Art
  • Wayne National Forest
  • Strouds Run State Park
  • Forked Run State Park
  • Burr Oak State Park

Things To Do In Athens

The city of Athens offers approximately 260 acres of parkland for the recreation of both residents and visitors. Apart from its nature preserve, the city also has a state park, 14 outdoor basketball courts, 5 soccer fields, two miles of paved bike path, 4 tennis courts, and 2 sand volleyball courts. Athens organizes several festivals and events through out the year including the annual Sustainability Festival, Athens County Fair, Pawpaw Festival, and Hockhocking Folk Festival.

Athens Transportation

Air transportation is available from Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport.

Athens Higher Education

Ohio University - Main Campus is the local university. Facilities for higher education are also provided by West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Hocking Technical College, Denison University, and other colleges.

High Points

Athens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAthens Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAthens Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAthens College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Athens Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Athens, OH

Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity610
Male Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built47

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