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Athens, TN
B
Population: 13,961
Home Price: $163,500
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Overview
Athens is a small city in the state of Tennessee with a population of 13,961. 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:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
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, TN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Athens
Tennessee
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,963
$27,350
$32,693
Median Household Income
$42,283
$54,175
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
6.3%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.9%
12.4%
10.5%
Age
Athens
Tennessee
United States
Median Age
40.0
42.3
42.3
Gender
Athens
Tennessee
United States
Male
48.8%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Athens
Tennessee
United States
White
85.7%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
8.1%
6.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Athens
Tennessee
United States
Median Home Price
$163,500
$162,281
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$579
$623
$801
Family Households
36.8%
36.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.1%
32.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
56.6%
70.6%
72.9%
Renters
43.4%
29.4%
27.1%
Education
Athens
Tennessee
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.7%
9.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.2%
33.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.3%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.8%
6.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.1%
12.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Athens
Tennessee
United States
Mathematics
40.7%
37.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.7%
34.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Athens
Tennessee
United States
Murder
0.0
3.3
3.0
Rape
50.4
26.8
38.0
Robbery
64.8
29.0
40.7
Assault
720.5
310.8
188.5
Property Crime
Athens
Tennessee
United States
Burglary
864.6
334.7
336.1
Theft
4957.1
1652.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
526.0
198.4
167.1
Arson
7.2
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Athens, TN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot wings
lobster roll
wine
cheese
sweet potato
chicken wings
groc
cooking
bacon
pimento cheese sandwich
ice cream
chili
pizza
meals
beer
snack
grocery
sandwich
bagels
meat
wrestling
football
baseball
pro wrestling
college football
soccer
basketball
professional wrestling
video games
ncaa football nfl
ncaa
golf
youth sports
mlb
teams
hoops
gaming
pga
coaching
recruiting
inspired by
photography
designs
theater arts
portraits
hand drawn
criminal forensics
drawing
library
creative
handdrawn
collages
fashion
collection
poster
museum
sketches
collage
artists
showcasing
spare time
spending time
video games
board games
tv shows
photography
single dad
comic books
books
gaming
criminal forensics
fitness
hunting
anime
nascar
hunting fishing
packer shareholder
videogames
motorcycles
vacations
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
ncaa football nfl
sports
tv shows
photography
promotions
tv
award winning
gaming
creative
producer
radio fm
comedy
fashion
videography
outdoor
advertising
educational
celebrity
summer
sports
space
photography
enrichment
mountain
pga section
beach
gardens
hunting
restrooms
mountains
swimming
astronomy
patio
winter
hiking biking
splash pad
gardening
facilities
preowned
black friday
retail
pharmacy
aprons
grocery store
designs
merch
etsy shop
tshirts
handmade
amazon
macys
auctions
grocery
shoppers
walmart
goodwill
cashier
bulk
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