Athalia is a small town of 341 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,250
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Athalia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Athalia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Athalia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Athalia's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Athalia costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Athalia, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$742
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Athalia's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.4 /100k
Property Crime
723.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Athalia is served primarily by Fairland Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Athalia, OH
National Avg
School District
Fairland Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Athalia sees average highs of 44.3°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Athalia's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Athalia roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,200 and median rent is $742/month.
Athalia's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Athalia are operated by Fairland Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Athalia, OH has a population of 341, a median household income of $48,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Athalia averages 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Athalia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45669.
The population of Athalia, Ohio is 341 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Athalia: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $99,200, median household income $48,250, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Athalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
