Athens, WV
Mercer County County · West Virginia
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Athens based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Athens
National Avg
West Virginia Avg
Population: 44Income: 42Home Value: 16Safety: 50Education: 39Median Age: 46Climate: 50Cost of Living: 48
Quick Stats
Population
1,156
2023 ACS
Median Income
$62,292
2023
Median Home Value
$156,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,020
2023
Median Age
27.3
Unemployment
8.2%
Cost of Living Index
95.9
100 = national avg
Athens, WV is a city in Mercer County County, West Virginia. With a population of 1,156, it is one of the communities in West Virginia. The median household income is $62,292. The median home value is $156,800, and the median rent is $1,020. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Athens.
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