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Athens, GA

Home to the University of Georgia, Athens is as much a city of knowledge as its Greek counterpart. Located 78 miles east of Atlanta, Athens has a rich culture and thriving music scene, which ranked the city on our Top 10 Best Music Scenes list. This college town also has year-round recreation activities, restaurants and more than 65 downtown shops, which help support the local small-business economy.

Athens Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Athens

Median Household Income
$40,164
Median Home Value
$188,200
Housing Affordability Index
103
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.00%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Athens

Unemployment Rate
5.10%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.30%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
59.60%
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Food Scene in Athens

46.80%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
28.70
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.40%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$889.00

Love Where You Live In Athens

Volunteerism Rate
18.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
51.90%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
7.30%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
65.50
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Health in Athens

85.30%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
17.70%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.23
25.50%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Athens

Average Mortgage Amount
$551.55
Median Rent
$663
34.10%
Of Homes Owned
65.90%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Athens

11.30%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
12.80%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.60%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
18.40%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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