Athens, TX

Living in Athens

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 39
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 30
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Schools 21
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Residents

13k Population +11 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black17%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector64%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value +$4.5k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$609 Median Monthly Rent +$186 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
LP gas4%
Utility gas27%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athens

United States45
Texas51
Henderson County41

Property Crime in Athens

United States48
Texas58
Henderson County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 3 0
Feb 50 4 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 83 2 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 56 4 0
Dec 48 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding44
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens, TX

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The Brook Hill School
30 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Athens, TX

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Texas College
33 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens, TX

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Airports

Airports near Athens, TX

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Dallas Love Field
74 miles, NW
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