Quality of Life and Culture in Athens, LA - PlaceVista

Athens, LA B+

Population: 353

Home Price: $56,700

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Overview

Athens is a village in the state of Louisiana with a population of 353. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Athens has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 26.8 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Athens, LA

Employment and Income	Athens	Louisiana	United States
Per Capita Income	$18,382	$24,824	$32,693
Median Household Income	$32,031	$48,404	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	7.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	26.0%	18.0%	10.5%

Age	Athens	Louisiana	United States
Median Age	38.1	39.1	42.3

Gender	Athens	Louisiana	United States
Male	51.8%	48.9%	49.8%
Female	48.2%	51.1%	50.2%

Race	Athens	Louisiana	United States
White	52.7%	62.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	46.7%	31.1%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.8%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.9%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.6%	3.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Athens	Louisiana	United States
Median Home Price	$56,700	$131,264	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$517	$591	$801
Family Households	51.3%	51.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	30.3%	30.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	77.6%	68.5%	72.9%
Renters	22.4%	31.5%	27.1%

Education	Athens	Louisiana	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	19.9%	11.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	41.4%	41.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	20.7%	19.8%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.2%	6.9%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	6.4%	11.0%	15.0%

Proficiency	Athens	Louisiana	United States
Mathematics	NA%	65.9%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	71.3%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Athens	Louisiana	United States
Murder	NA	6.3	3.0
Rape	NA	37.6	38.0
Robbery	NA	62.7	40.7
Assault	NA	426.1	188.5

Property Crime	Athens	Louisiana	United States
Burglary	NA	635.4	336.1
Theft	NA	2353.4	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	165.4	167.1
Arson	NA	5.1	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Athens, LA

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