At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$40,265 per capita
Home Value
$164,200
Zillow: $234,881
Median Rent
$893/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
371/100K
318/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.2% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,265. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $164,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,881. Median rent is $893/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 318/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,146
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$40,265
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,200
Rent$893
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$234,881
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent371/100K
Property318/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation600 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Athens was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.