#1. The Most Public Transit-Friendly Neighborhoods in the Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA Downtown, Athens, GA Learn more Population: 11,848 Median Age: 22 Family-Households: 28% Median Household Income: $11,785 Average Commute (mi.): 18 Median Home Value: $188,681 Median Monthly Rent: $550 Renter-Occupied: 77%