Athens, GA
Living in Athens
Bikeability65
Walkability61
Commute84
Public Transit56
Affordability87
Public Safety65
Airports70
Hospitals32
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
125kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black28%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate20%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$4.4k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
70%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$704Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Georgia43
Athens Metro Area29
Clarke County36
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Georgia59
Athens Metro Area41
Clarke County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding26
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, GA
Downtown Academy
1 miles, NW
Athens Montessori School
4 miles, SE
Athens Academy
4 miles, SW
St Joseph Catholic School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, GA
University of Georgia
1 miles, NW
Emmanuel College
26 miles, NE
Brenau University
36 miles, NW
Georgia Gwinnett College
36 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, GA
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NW
St Mary's Hospital
2 miles, W
Northridge Medical Center
19 miles, N
Barrow Regional Medical Center
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Athens, GA
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
90 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
93 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
113 miles, NE