At a Glance
Median Income
$62,292
$21,224 per capita
Home Value
$156,800
Zillow: $162,691
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
761/100K
3,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
318 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $62,292 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,224. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,682 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $156,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,691. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 761 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,493/100K.
Education
53.5% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,156
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density2,890/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,292
Per Capita$21,224
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,800
Rent$1,020
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$162,691
Housing Units395
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent761/100K
Property3,493/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death18,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,515 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Athens was built in 1956.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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