Athens, AL

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Tightly knit Athens/Limestone County community is anything but small when it comes to opportunity

Jeff Adkins
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Athens, AL

One word comes to mind when thinking about Athens/Limestone County: opportunity. A tightly knit community and picturesque county seat downtown lends to its hometown charm, and yet there are options galore when it comes to things to do and career paths to follow. There are more than 140 restaurants serving up delicious plates of goodness in the area and there are plenty of parks and trails for playing and staying fit. As for career opportunities, great jobs are available in health care/social assistance, manufacturing, you name it. And when it comes to entertainment, all kinds of events are held throughout the year, from the annual Athens Grease Festival in October to the Athens North Pole Stroll in December.

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Affordable Places To Live In Athens

Median Household Income
$38,662
Median Home Value
$104,875
Housing Affordability Index
178
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
13.00%
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Education & Career Opportunities In Athens

Unemployment Rate
5.90%
Total Businesses
951
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.30%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
54.90%
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Food Scene in Athens

38.10%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
44.20
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
45.90%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$823.00

Love Where You Live In Athens

Volunteerism Rate
13.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
44.40%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.10%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
75.60
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Health in Athens

78.10%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
9.20%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.72
18.00%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Athens

Average Mortgage Amount
$634.36
Median Rent
$576
55.40%
Of Homes Owned
44.60%
Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Athens

5.60%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
8.50%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.80%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
14.40%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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