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Athens, GA
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Population: 126,118
Home Price: $199,300
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Overview
Athens is a midsize city in the state of Georgia with a population of 126,118. 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:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
20.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Athens, GA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Athens
Georgia
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,194
$26,818
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,466
$53,747
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
5.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
15.3%
10.5%
Age
Athens
Georgia
United States
Median Age
28.5
39.1
42.3
Gender
Athens
Georgia
United States
Male
47.7%
48.8%
49.8%
Female
52.3%
51.2%
50.2%
Race
Athens
Georgia
United States
White
60.5%
60.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
27.8%
30.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
4.0%
1.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
3.1%
2.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.4%
4.0%
5.2%
Housing Information
Athens
Georgia
United States
Median Home Price
$199,300
$150,056
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$789
$657
$801
Family Households
30.7%
30.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.7%
35.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
40.7%
63.8%
72.9%
Renters
59.3%
36.2%
27.1%
Education
Athens
Georgia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.7%
11.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
19.2%
19.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.0%
20.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.4%
7.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
23.4%
12.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Athens
Georgia
United States
Mathematics
34.4%
42.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
33.4%
40.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Athens
Georgia
United States
Murder
NA
4.4
3.0
Rape
NA
22.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
63.4
40.7
Assault
NA
254.5
188.5
Property Crime
Athens
Georgia
United States
Burglary
NA
374.9
336.1
Theft
NA
2000.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
178.1
167.1
Arson
NA
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Athens, GA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
banana peanut butter
hot dogs
fast food
red wine
american cuisine
food wine
italian food
beer
craft beer
cheese
sweet potato
deep fried
delicious
dining
healthy foods
bbq
chickfila
restaurants
gravy
uga football
recruiting
football
college football
fantasy football
ncaa football
video games
country music
sports teams
avid sports
youth sports
baseball
basketball
player development
golf
business finance
nfl
ncaa basketball
teams
major league
inspired by
mixed media
digital artist
home decor
natural history
comic
contemporary art
commissions open
art exhibit
graphic design
nft
theatre
special collections
arts culture
craft
creative
creative writing
library
poetry
artists
video games
board games
books
fighting games
comic books
horror movies
anime
rpgs board
memes
rpgs
nerdy
interests include
alter ego
gaming
miami dolphins
nascar
random thoughts
ccgs
ford trucks
gym rat
sports
indie music
music videos
digital media
local news
radio show
journalism
business finance
producer
digital marketing
public relations
marketing
nfl nba
tv
rpgs board
internet radio
lifestyle
pop culture
theatre
independent artists
sports
science technology
conservation
pool
space
beach
indoor
nature
payette lake
dining
arts
symposiums
summer
clean air
astronomy
recreational
fly fishing
winter
aviation
gardens
black friday
home decor
free shipping
gas station
thrift store
liquor store
clothing store
grocery store
bookstore
local bookstore
bogo deal
goods
restaurants
smell goods
jewelry
collections
shipping
marketplace
baked goods
ebay
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