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Athens, WV
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Population: 1,142
Home Price: $131,000
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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
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
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
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
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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