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Athens, TX
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Population: 12,719
Home Price: $109,500
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Overview
Athens is a small city in the state of Texas with a population of 12,719. Athens has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.7 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
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, TX
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Athens
Texas
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,982
$30,264
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,625
$64,807
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
23.2%
12.7%
10.5%
Age
Athens
Texas
United States
Median Age
37.9
39.0
42.3
Gender
Athens
Texas
United States
Male
46.8%
50.0%
49.8%
Female
53.2%
50.0%
50.2%
Race
Athens
Texas
United States
White
66.4%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
18.6%
6.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.2%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.2%
5.3%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.4%
10.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Athens
Texas
United States
Median Home Price
$109,500
$166,364
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$636
$797
$801
Family Households
45.3%
45.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.7%
33.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
56.8%
74.1%
72.9%
Renters
43.2%
25.9%
27.1%
Education
Athens
Texas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.6%
9.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.4%
33.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
22.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.7%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.0%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Athens
Texas
United States
Mathematics
44.2%
48.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
38.0%
45.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Athens
Texas
United States
Murder
0.0
2.8
3.0
Rape
78.1
43.3
38.0
Robbery
62.5
35.2
40.7
Assault
226.4
205.7
188.5
Property Crime
Athens
Texas
United States
Burglary
585.6
359.8
336.1
Theft
1327.4
1390.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
296.7
162.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Athens, TX
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
fast food
chinese food
restaurant
bbq
meal
cooking
sauces
mcdonalds
pizza
cajun
street tacos
vegan
mexican
cheese
refried beans
taco
spaghetti
sushi
liquor
basketball
football
country music
softball
racing
volleyball
teams
womens sports
coaches
baseball
golf
nba
esports
bass fishing
coaching
athlete
pop culture
athletic
nfl nba
collegiate
nft
juried
craft
gallery
talented artists
painting
watercolor
artists
creative
exhibition
commissions
animation
icon
photography
#art
#nfts
geeky things
gym rat
fishing
anime
hunting
pokemon
whitetail bucks
adventures
fitness
gaming
pokmon
bodybuilding
books
outdoors
merchandise
nerdy
computers
youtuber
camping
photography
local news
sports
tv
pop culture
nfl nba
ondemand
arts
booking
communications
photo booth
lifestyle
hip hop
comedy
gaming
drama
marketing
creative
programming
advertising
commentary
sports
summer
facilities
space
fishing
outdoor living
picnics
winter
lodge
tawakoni
outdoors fishing
mountain
visitors
hunting
mountain views
arts
cabin
wildlife
climate controlled
lawn
old navy
farmers market
drive thru
walmart
restaurant
mcdonalds
screen printing
supplies
liquor store
apparel
thrift store
resale
coupons
coasters
takeout
butcher shop
cashier
dealers
bakery
merchandise
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