Athens, TX Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
43 Replies
81 Upvotes
Parker E.

Couple moving to Athens from out of state

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,069/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has inves...

1 replies 5 upvotes moving
Emily W.

Is Athens worth it salary-wise?

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Anyone in a similar situation?

0 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Nevaeh Smith

Couple moving to Athens from out of state

Alright, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $205,700, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. There's a growing tech s...

2 replies 1 upvotes moving
Evan B.

How are the schools in Athens?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Athens sits at 367.0 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Emily W.

Best kept secrets of Athens, TX

OK so Just moved here 16 months ago and With a population of 13,013, Athens is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Cameron Roberts

Anyone regret moving to Athens?

Hey, Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 13,013, Athens is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,069 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 13,013 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

8 replies 4 upvotes moving
Evan B.

Athens quality of life -am I missing something?

First post here. Rent is about $1,069/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for ...

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Emily W.

Cost of living reality check -Athens

First post here. My partner and I are Median household income is $70,601, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,069/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 13,013 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

14 replies 9 upvotes housing
Allison Kelly

What's it really like living in Athens?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and What are your go-to spots? TIA!

5 replies 13 upvotes living
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