Downtown, Athens, GA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
85
Walkability
98
Commute
94
Public Transit
77
Affordability
100
Public Safety
57
Airports
71
Hospitals
30
Colleges
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
+2.1k (2010–19)
22 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
28%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years80%
35 to 54 years7%
55 to 74 years4%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black21%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household28%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone32%
Economy
$12k
Median Household Income
-$2.5k (2010–19)
43%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K64%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van64%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked23%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$189k
Median Home Value
+$51k (2010–19)
25%
Built 2000 or Later
$550
Median Monthly Rent
+$80 (2010–19)
7%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K32%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
LP gas1%
Utility gas27%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Georgia43
Athens Metro Area29
Clarke County36
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Georgia59
Athens Metro Area41
Clarke County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Inland Flooding20
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Athens, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Athens, GA
Downtown Academy
0 miles, SE
Double Helix Steam School
4 miles, W
Wasecca Montesori School
4 miles, W
St Joseph Catholic School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Athens, GA
University of Georgia
0 miles, E
Emmanuel College
26 miles, NE
Brenau University
35 miles, NW
Georgia Gwinnett College
36 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Athens, GA
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W
St Mary's Hospital
2 miles, SW
Northridge Medical Center
19 miles, N
Barrow Regional Medical Center
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Athens, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
64 miles, W
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
91 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
93 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
113 miles, NE