Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA

Living in the Athens Metro Area

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 46
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 35
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Schools 36
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Residents

208k Population +20k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black20%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate25%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$179k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$692 Median Monthly Rent +$112 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Athens Metro Area

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in the Athens Metro Area

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 60 3 0
May 69 3 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 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 the Athens Metro Area

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding28
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA

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Downtown Academy
10 miles, W
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Athens Academy
11 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA

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Emmanuel College
24 miles, N
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Brenau University
43 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA

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St Mary's Hospital
11 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA

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