Athens
- Town in Alabama
Town
Athens
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in Alabama
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 108 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade C+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$184,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$720
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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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
- Assault161.8national 282.7
- Murder3.5national 6.1
- Rape14.1national 40.7
- Robbery28.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary478.2national 500.1
- Theft2,071.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft140.7national 284
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Working in Athens
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,211
National
$69,021Places to Work in Athens
Top Public Schools Serving Athens
Top Private Schools Near Athens
- grade A+
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 94 reviews
- grade A
Westminster Christian Academy
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 101 reviews
- grade A
Madison Academy
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 137 reviews
- grade A
Madison Baptist Academy
- Rating 3.11 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade A minus
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 61 reviews
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Athens Reviews
Rating 3.86 out of 5 108 reviews
Athens, Alabama is a very serene. There are things to do on the square, a lot of restaurants and school activities to engage in. There are so many friendly faces around as well! It is a safe place, and the school system is splendid and the teachers are magnificent.
Friendly town, would love to see more businesses and housing catering to the 20-30s working professionals demographic. An entertainment district would be fabulous - there is zero nightlife right now. Brand new high school - diverse student population, both ethnically and socioeconomically. Nice sports facilities. Swan Creek Trail is a gorgeous greenway with crushed gravel - perfect for runners, easy on the joints!
Athens is a beautiful place with several places to hike, fish, and for other outdoor activities. This is a small town so the community is close-knit and everyone is extremely hospitable. I’d like to see the town make updates to some of the buildings and for new businesses to open.