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Athens, WI
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Athens, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Athens a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Athens residents earn a median household income of $49,904 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,651. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,367. Median rent is $686/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 742/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.