The Athens metro is home to 218,190 people (up 6.3% over five years), with a median household income of $62,897. Typical rent of $1,776/month works out to 33.9% of the median household income — above the 30% affordability threshold, a strain signal (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Athens's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 31.7% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 11.3% |
| Professional & management | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 33.9% of median income leave little headroom — expect tenant price sensitivity. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Athens market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,776/month suggests a household income around $71,000/year. The metro's median household income is $62,897.
By workforce share: Education & health care (31.7%), Arts, food & hospitality (11.3%), Professional & management (10.6%) (Census ACS 5-year).