Athens, WV
1 neighborhoods · 2,721 residents · West Virginia
B
67/100
77
Safety Score
65
Affordability
$59K
Median Income
$175K
Median Home Value
Is Athens, WV a Good Place to Live?
Athens receives an overall livability grade of B (67/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of West Virginia. Safety scores B+ (77/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B (65/100) with a median household income of $59,181 and median home values around $175,300.
About 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.5%. 81% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 22.
$880
Median Rent/mo
25.2%
College Educated
5.5%
Unemployment
81%
Owner-Occupied
22
Median Age
2,721
Population
1
Zip Codes
Mercer
County
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Neighborhoods in Athens
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24712Mercer Co. | 67 B | 77 | 65 | $59K | $175K | 2,721 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.