Athens, WV Housing


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Athens, West Virginia is a great place to live in terms of housing. The median value of homes there is $144,000 compared to the US median value of $338,100. In the past year, home prices in Athens have appreciated by 9.82%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 8.27%. This makes Athens an attractive location for potential homeowners looking for a good deal on their next property purchase. There are plenty of affordable options available and the appreciation rate shows that if you buy now, you'll likely be able to sell your house at a higher rate in the near future.

The median home cost in Athens is $144,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 44.6%. Home Appreciation in Athens is up 12.1%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Athens real estate is 57 years old
The Rental Market in Athens
- Renters make up 37.3% of the Athens population
- 9.7% of houses and apartments in Athens, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingAthens, West VirginiaUnited States
  372.0139,647,020.0
  6342
  $144,000$338,100
  12.1%16.6%
  35.8%57.0%
  44.6%101.1%
  $5.07$10.98
  $723$2,690
  53.5%57.4%
  28.5%11.2%
  18.0%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  9.7%1.9%
  1.6%0.4%
  4.6%0.7%
  0.0%0.4%
  3.2%3.6%
  9.4%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  0.0%2.6%
  2.0%2.4%
  12.1%2.8%
  8.5%3.9%
  12.6%4.5%
  23.6%11.3%
  30.7%13.0%
  7.5%20.1%
  0.0%13.6%
  0.0%8.3%
  3.0%9.7%
  0.0%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  11.3%13.6%
  11.3%13.6%
  8.6%13.6%
  6.2%13.2%
  11.6%14.8%
  8.6%13.6%
  14.2%10.0%
  4.8%4.7%
  33.6%12.2%
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Over 14 years ago

I went to Concord College which is now Concord University. I pledged Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Phi Mu chapter in 2002, my freshman year. I loved everything about  More

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Over 14 years ago

I went to Concord College which is now Concord University in 2002. I pledged with the Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Phi Mu chapter that same year. I loved the town  More

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