At a Glance
Median Income
$70,601
$30,394 per capita
Home Value
$205,700
Zillow: $258,885
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
423/100K
1,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.5% 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 $70,601 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,394. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $205,700 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,885. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 423 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,414/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,013
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,601
Per Capita$30,394
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$2,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,700
Rent$1,069
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$258,885
Housing Units5,336
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent423/100K
Property1,414/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,194/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation478 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Athens was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.