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Athens, AL
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Population: 25,213
Home Price: $184,900
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Overview
Athens is a small city in the state of Alabama with a population of 25,213. Athens has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Athens, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Athens
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,997
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,211
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Athens
Alabama
United States
Median Age
41.9
41.9
42.3
Gender
Athens
Alabama
United States
Male
49.2%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Athens
Alabama
United States
White
73.3%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
15.6%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.5%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.9%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.8%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Athens
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$184,900
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$544
$527
$801
Family Households
50.5%
50.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.2%
31.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
64.1%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
35.9%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Athens
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.1%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.5%
26.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.3%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Athens
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
51.6%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.4%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Athens
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Athens
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Athens, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
biscuits
fast food
sweet tea
red wine
beef
meal
cooking
bbq
smoked gouda
smoothie
chef
bbq sauce
panda express
ice cream
delicious
grilled cheese
liquor
meals
vegan
savory
football
video games
fantasy football
college football
baseball
psu football
philly sports
teams
athlete
mlb
basketball
recruiting
gaming
softball
cfb
coaching
wrestling
coaches
nfl
graspin
fine art
pfp
animation
comic
film photography
fine arts
fashion
photography
comics
auct
hieroglyphs
library
collection
nature
photographs
canvas
poetry
visual
icon
painting
video games
single dad
books
comic books
gaming
miami dolphins
trading cards
anime
pokemon cards
starwars
pgtaa
photography
comics
fitness
memes
eclectic
nascar
hunting
nerdy
collector
sports
radio show
local news
comedy
talk radio
canebrake
lionsgate
gaming
public relations
government politics
booking
low budget
fashion
cable tv
tv
producer
executive producer
fashion beauty
photography
sporting events
sports
summer
beach
cabin
science technology
space
photography
healthwatch
walkability
facility
hunting
arts
nature
rec
winter
pickleball
swimming
pool
municipal pool
biking
free shipping
order online
shipping
online ordering
home depot
online marketplace
post office
auctions
gift cards
amazon
bargains
ebay
burp cloths
multiple sizes
deals
orderin
liquor store
bookstore
starbucks
merch store
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