Athens, WV A-

Population: 1,142
Home Price: $131,000

Overview

Athens is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 1,142. 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 Town
  • Living Costs: Medium Cost
  • Employment: (F) Poor
  • Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (A) Excellent
  • Safety Rating: NA
  • Public Transport: (D) Fair
  • Average Commute: 16.2 minutes
  • Walkability: (B) Good
  • Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
  • Shopping Mall: -
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Athens, WV

Employment and Income Athens West Virginia United States
Per Capita Income $18,788 $24,785 $32,693
Median Household Income $55,357 $47,861 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 12.4% 8.7% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 8.4% 16.4% 10.5%
Age Athens West Virginia United States
Median Age 23.5 43.8 42.3


Gender Athens West Virginia United States
Male 51.6% 49.2% 49.8%
Female 48.4% 50.8% 50.2%


Race Athens West Virginia United States
White 88.7% 92.7% 80.3%
Black or African American 8.8% 3.7% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8% 0.1% 2.7%
Asian 0.0% 0.4% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other Race 1.2% 0.5% 2.7%
Multiracial 0.5% 2.5% 5.2%
Housing Information Athens West Virginia United States
Median Home Price $131,000 $106,257 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $579 $519 $801
Family Households 55.3% 55.3% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 30.8% 30.8% 26.2%
Homeowners 74.8% 73.3% 72.9%
Renters 25.2% 26.7% 27.1%
Education Athens West Virginia United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 2.2% 9.6% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 23.6% 23.6% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 17.3% 17.2% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 3.9% 7.2% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 32.1% 9.6% 15.0%
Proficiency Athens West Virginia United States
Mathematics 67.0% 39.6% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts NA% NA% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Athens West Virginia United States
Murder NA 5.0 3.0
Rape NA 25.4 38.0
Robbery NA 19.5 40.7
Assault NA 172.6 188.5


Property Crime Athens West Virginia United States
Burglary NA 200.9 336.1
Theft NA 1408.7 1913.7
Vehicle Theft NA 87.3 167.1
Arson NA 6.7 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Athens, WV

  • thanksgiving dinner
  • meal
  • grocery
  • pie
  • tasting
  • grub
  • beer
  • pot pie
  • gravy
  • meat
  • delicious
  • burger
  • halal
  • cheese
  • hibachi
  • deep fried
  • italian
  • sweet tea
  • crawfish
  • chicken sandwich
  • esports
  • football
  • buckhannonupshur high school
  • college football
  • recruiting
  • country music
  • basketball
  • fantasy football
  • college athletics
  • volleyball
  • player development
  • outdoors
  • athlete
  • baseball
  • softball
  • collegiate
  • athletic training
  • cfb
  • nfl
  • teams
  • theatre
  • nature
  • library
  • creation
  • literature
  • photography
  • graphic design
  • illustrations
  • nfts
  • logos
  • collection
  • posters
  • animation
  • jewelry
  • craft
  • studio
  • artists
  • fashion
  • nft
  • road trips
  • outdoors
  • fishing
  • hunting
  • pokmon
  • memes
  • bikes
  • photography
  • anime
  • outdoor activities
  • vacations
  • enthusiasts
  • books
  • gardening
  • hiking
  • buckhannonupshur high school
  • local news
  • sports
  • tv
  • theatre
  • outdoor
  • photography
  • multimedia production
  • publicity
  • educational
  • communications
  • studio
  • comedy
  • arts
  • fashion
  • summer
  • mountain
  • sports
  • fishing
  • hunting
  • space
  • facility
  • nature
  • rock climbing
  • beach
  • photography
  • outdoor activities
  • mountains
  • barefoot
  • pool
  • picnic
  • conservation
  • gardens
  • lakes
  • gardening
  • pharmacy
  • grocery store
  • car wash
  • grocery
  • packagin
  • holiday shopping
  • grocery stores
  • jcpenny
  • gamestop
  • containers
  • premade
  • packages
  • checkout
  • piggly wiggly
  • starbucks
  • hooters
  • deals
  • amazon
  • stocking
  • deli

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