Athens County, OH
FIPS: 39009
Median HAM
9.1x
Elevated
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
12.2x
High
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
64%
Elevated
Dec 2025
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$43,971
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$2.7B
Thousands of current $
Population
62,431
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Government and government enterprises34.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing14.9%
Health care and social assistance10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
Finance and insurance4.8%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$173,800
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$22,508
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$19,208
Calculated
Median HAM
9.05x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$238,250
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$11.00/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$19,501
Calculated
Minimum HAM
12.22x
HAM Burden
Data as of Dec 2025
Monthly Rent
$1,034
Zillow ZORI
Min Wage (Hourly)
$11.00/hr
State labor data
Monthly Net Min Wage
$1,625
Calculated
HAM Burden
63.6%
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.