Life in Athens research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Athens over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Athens:
The population in Athens is 22,698.
The median home value in Athens is $213,875.
The median income in Athens is $34,493.
The cost of living in Athens is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Athens is $981.
The unemployment rate in Athens is 7.5%.
The poverty rate in Athens is 43.0%.
The average high in Athens is 63.8° and the average low is 40.6°.
Crime in Athens summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Athens. Key points include:
There were 585 total crimes in Athens in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 2,415.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 169.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 2,246.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Athens is 3.92% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Athens / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 585 | 2,415.4 | 2,159.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 41 | 169.3 | 308.8 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 5 | 20.6 | 66.9 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 28 | 115.6 | 191.6 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 544 | 2,246.1 | 1,850.3 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 68 | 280.8 | 318.8 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 430 | 1,775.4 | 1,359.8 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 46 | 189.9 | 171.7 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Athens summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Athens. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Athens is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Athens is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Athens is $213,875.
The median income in Athens is $34,493.
Living Expense | Athens | Ohio | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
Services | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
Health | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
Housing | 84 | 73 | 100 | |
Transportation | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
Utilities | 93 | 93 | 100 |
The average high in Athens is 63.8° and the average low is 40.6°.
There are 80.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.2 inches of precipitation each year with 17.1 inches of snow.
Stat | Athens |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 63.8 |
Average Annual Low | 40.6 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 80.0 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 40.2 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 17.1 |
Athens is a pretty great place to live or visit. I originally fell in love with the town when I was touring colleges and soon followed that love to a degree at the local university. Though somewhat known for its impoverished status as one of the poorest cities in America, it is a lovely, arty city of a small size filled with things that make it unique and beautiful in and of itself. It may not have the best shopping or the most activities, but it has a certain charm that has kept me there even after graduating college.
Jackie O's Brewery is a well for its creative brews. Fluff Bakery has incredibly baked goods right within walking distance of campus. Ohio University is a beautiful college with a lot to see. The Dairy Barn has great arts and crafts to view on a daily basis. Avalanche Pizza is a local eatery that regularly wins competitions for the best pizza in the world.
The current population in Athens is 22,698. The population has decreased -3.3% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 22,698 | -8.4% |
2021 | 24,771 | 1.2% |
2020 | 24,486 | 0.5% |
2019 | 24,365 | 0.6% |
2018 | 24,220 | 0.3% |
2017 | 24,151 | -0.2% |
2016 | 24,201 | 0.8% |
2015 | 24,013 | 1.3% |
2014 | 23,711 | 1.0% |
2013 | 23,484 | - |
82.2% White with 18,663 White residents.
4.5% African American with 1,011 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 1,369 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 891 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 708 Hispanic residents.
Race | Athens | OH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 82.2% | 77.2% | 58.9% |
African American | 4.5% | 12.2% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 6.0% | 2.4% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.2% | 18.7% |
Athens is 50.6% female with 11,484 female residents.
Athens is 49.4% male with 11,214 male residents.
Gender | Athens | OH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.4% | 49.4% | 49.6% |
0.0% of adults in Athens completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Athens completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Athens completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Athens completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Athens completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Athens completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Athens completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Athens completed professional degree.
10.0% of adults in Athens completed doctorate degree.
Education | Athens | OH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 13.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 10.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 24.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
17.2% of households in Athens earn Less than $10,000.
10.9% of households in Athens earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.4% of households in Athens earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Athens earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.8% of households in Athens earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.8% of households in Athens earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Athens earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.2% of households in Athens earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Athens earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Athens earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Athens | OH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 17.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 10.9% | 4.4% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 15.4% | 7.9% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 8.3% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 9.8% | 17.3% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% | 16.5% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 7.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 5.9% | 7.6% | 11.4% |