At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$39,921 per capita
Home Value
$253,700
Zillow: $306,542
Median Rent
$834/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
3,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Athens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Athens residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,921. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,050 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $253,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,542. Median rent is $834/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,063/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population27,474
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$39,921
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$6,971M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A
Home Value$253,700
Rent$834
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$306,542
Housing Units11,586
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property3,063/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary334/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,777/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Athens was founded in 1818.
The median home in Athens was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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