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Athens, IL
B
Population: 2,303
Home Price: $142,000
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Overview
Athens is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 2,303. Athens has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Athens, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Athens
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,259
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$81,786
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Athens
Illinois
United States
Median Age
35.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Athens
Illinois
United States
Male
42.7%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
57.3%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Athens
Illinois
United States
White
91.4%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.3%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Athens
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$142,000
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$394
$721
$801
Family Households
54.0%
54.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.6%
29.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
75.7%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
24.3%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Athens
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.2%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.7%
30.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
30.0%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.1%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Athens
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
32.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
42.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Athens
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
0.0
43.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
104.5
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Athens
Illinois
United States
Burglary
104.5
246.4
336.1
Theft
365.9
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Athens, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
delicious
handcrafted small batch
hot dogs
pizza
hot dog
snack
snack sticks
cheese
blue cheese
sandwich
taco
meat
fajitas
tasty
chilli
spice blends
brews
grits
pie
football
basketball
baseball
college basketball
mlb
video games
softball
volleyball
teams
racing
gaming
soccer
bfib
coaching
beach volleyball
coaches
athletics
athletic
announcer
nba
mural
graffiti
nahs
cover art
painting
filmmaking
nfts
composition
library
renaissance
creativity
poster
drawing
collection
creative
nature
#nfts
video games
gaming
sonhusband
pc gaming
anime
books
enthusiasts
dd
fulltime
pokemon
youtuber
memes
fishing
sports
hub
gaming
music videos
journalism
comedy
sponsorships
filmmaking
films
television
tv
pro wrestling
marketing
cable television
sporting events
hospitality
corporate
hip hop
creative
sports
summer
honey creek
space
fishing
nature
free shipping
gas station
trader joes
key chains
goods
clothing
drive thru
online ordering
ikea
online orders
goodwill
pantry
costco
apparel
stickers
groceries
furniture
soda
tractor supply
merch
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