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Athens
  • Town in Alabama

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Athens is a town in Alabama with a population of 25,213. Athens is in Limestone County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Athens offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Athens there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Athens and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Athens are highly rated.

About

About Athens...
Population
25,213

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$184,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$720
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    36%
  • Own
    64%
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Athens Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    161.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    14.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    28.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    478.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,071.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    140.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Athens

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,211
National
$69,021

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