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Vivian Martin moving

Is Athens worth moving to in 2026?

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $834 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,474 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input.
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Jackson Gomez
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The community vibe is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Elena J.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's hit or miss for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in government you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

No regrets on my end..
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