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Athens-Clarke County, GA
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Athens-Clarke County, GA
At a Glance
How Athens-Clarke County Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athens-Clarke County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Athens-Clarke County a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Athens-Clarke County residents earn a median household income of $51,655 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,836. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,952 business establishments, including 388 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens-Clarke County is $271,800 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,657. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Athens-Clarke County reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,121/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
48.7% of adults in Athens-Clarke County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens-Clarke County has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.