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Athens
  • City in Georgia
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Athens

#3 in Best Places to Live in Athens Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Athens is a city in Georgia with a population of 126,118. Athens is in Clarke County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Athens offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Athens there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in Athens and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Athens are above average.
    About Athens...
    Population
    126,118
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $199,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $939
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      419.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      81.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      73.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      312.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,120.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      273.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      26%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Athens

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,466
    National
    $69,021
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