Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.3%
269% higher than US avg
How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,042
Median AgeN/A
Density61/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment13.3%
PovertyN/A
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,215
Rent Burden9.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation413 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+2.4%
Is Athens a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Athens receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Athens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Athens is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 13.3%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.
Athens has a population of 3,042 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).
Population
3,042
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.1% |
The median household income in Athens is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.3% |
| 269% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,215 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Athens vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Athens vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6334°N, 75.9494°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |