Athens, OH vs Eastpointe, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
80.9
#58 nationally
Eastpointe
79.3
#133 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (2.6 vs 19.7). Eastpointe leads in median household income ($57,953 vs $34,493). Athens leads in average commute (16.2 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, OH | Eastpointe, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#58) | 79.3 (#133) |
| Population | 24,673 | 33,676 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,164 | $157,494 |
| Median Household Income | $34,493 | $57,953 |
| Average Commute | 16.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+13.7 |
B-
80.9 Score
Athens, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$250,164
Population
24,673
Crime
Low
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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C+
79.3 Score
Eastpointe, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$157,494
Population
33,676
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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