Athens, Georgia

Population 118,866

Athens is located in Clarke County, GA. The population is 118,866, making Athens the largest city in Clarke County and the 5th largest city in the state of Georgia.

There are 21 public schools in Athens with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Athens is moderate , and there are 180 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Athens is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Athens property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Athens include Winterville, Hull and Watkinsville.

Athens Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 47%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41%

Crime Rate

20.12% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 154
  • Violent Crimes: 527
  • Robbery: 88
  • Burglary: 410
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

10.57% Higher than national avg.
  • 180 offenders in Athens
  • 15.14 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

393 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 18
  • Superfunds: 12
  • Tanks & Spills: 363

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

21 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in Athens, GA and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Athens's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
6 Private Schools

Athens Academy

Athens Christian School

Athens Montessori School

Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School

St Joseph Catholic School

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

180 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Athens, GA

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $750
  • 1 Bedroom: $795
  • 2 Bedrooms: $915
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,227
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,434

Zip Codes

30565 30601 30602 30603 30604 30605 30606 30607 30608 30609 30612 30619 30622 30646 30677
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Environmental Hazards

393 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Athens, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Athens, GA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Athens, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.38°
  • February 46.57°
  • March 54.4°
  • April 62.68°
  • May 70.41°
  • June 78.97°
  • July 81°
  • August 80.44°
  • September 73.85°
  • October 62.25°
  • November 52.45°
  • December 44.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Athens, GA

Earthquakes
Athens, GA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Athens, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Athens, GA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Athens, GA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Athens, GA: $34,592

Unemployment

Unemployment in Athens is 3.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.71%
White Collar - 57.29%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Doug Collins
  • Jody Hice

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

24 Cemeteries view all

52 FCC Towers view all

8 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

6 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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