Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Square Clock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
The Broken Brush Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
Museum
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
Museum
Gulf Museum
Museum
Cinemagic Theatre
Cinema
Athens Stadium
Stadium
Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (44) D-
Kreme Delite
Fast Food
Whitts Barbecue
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Steak-Out
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Proc's Beverages
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Yummi Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Mexican American Grill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Athens Beverage Company
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Mac's Sportsbar and Steakhouse
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) B
Athens-Limestone Hospital Wellness Center
Gym
Athens Senior Center
Community Centre
Balance Fit Lab
Gym
Workout Anytime
Gym
Lion's Den
Gym
Tanner Senior Center
Community Centre
Tanner Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Hometown Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hometown Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (52) A+
Pecan Pocket Park
Park
Big Spring Park
Park
Athens State College Historic District
Park
Athens Lions Club Carnival Grounds
Park
Athens-Limestone Fitness Park
Park
Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park
Park
Fifth Avenue Park
Park
Athens Swan Creek Park
Park
Swan Creek Greenway
Park
All Kids Park
Playground
Athens Sportsplex
Park
Coffman Mitchell Park
Park
Shops (34) C+
Bennett's Clothing
Clothing
Athens Florist
Florist
Clinton Street Cottage Antiques and Collectibles
Furniture
Mattie's Antiques
Furniture
Fuel City
Convenience Store
Valero
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Tanglez Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Marathon Gas - J-MART 401
Convenience Store
Hobbs Jewelers
Fashion
El Azteca Supermercado
Convenience Store
AJ's 72 Barbers
Hairdresser
Enstyle Apparel
Clothing
Goody's
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Homeland Trading
Clothing
After Glo Salon and Tanning
Hairdresser
Diva Nails
Beauty
Lifestyles Family Hair Care Center
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Athens.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Athens is 91/100 - which is 3% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Athens crime rates are 2,898 per 100k, which is 35% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,690 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
207 crimes per 100k A-
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employment D+

The median income in Athens is $53,144 - which is 19% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$53,144 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Limestone Drug
Pharmacy
Hambridge Family Dental Care PC
Dentist
Athens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Hospital
Valley Smiles Dental Care
Dentist
Waddell Family Center
Doctor
Athens Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Westside Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Athens Police Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Limestone County Sheriff's Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Athens Creekside Drugs
Pharmacy
Sarrell Dental Center
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Limestone Smiles of Athens
Dentist
American Family Care
Doctor
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Publix
Pharmacy
Athens Fire and Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Cole Family Dental
Dentist
Athens Fire and Rescue Station 2
Fire Station
Eastside
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Athens home prices are $171,900 - which is 34% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$171,900 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C+

The Athens graduation rate is 78% - which is 1% lower than Alabama
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (15) A
Athens Elementary School
Alabama Renaissance School
Athens Renaissance School
Julian Newman Elementary School
Athens Bible School
James L Cowart Elementary School
Brookhill Elementary School
Athens Intermediate School
Limestone County Virtual School Center
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy
High Schools (8) D-
Athens Renaissance School
Athens Bible School
Athens High School
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
Limestone County Virtual School Center
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy
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ratings F

Athens has an overall rating of 42% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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Athens City Government 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 07, 2019) I have been battling the city of Athens over subdivision drainage problems that is ruining my yard. They have promised to fix it for over two years but have received nothing but lies and unprofessional attitudes. I have come to the realization that the Athens government consist o ...Read More f a good ole boy system that have known each other for years and are only concerned with things that affect themselves. I watched a worker do 15 minutes of work and then complete the hour playing on his phone. The continually have told me they would fix this subdivision problem and then they do absolutely nothing. I am putting my home on the market and leaving Limestone County and I would certainly not recommend moving here. Read Less
Cheap for a reason! 2 rating By BeenEverywhere ( Jan 08, 2015) It's cheap to live here, yup, that's the highlight! Nothing much to do here, including restaurants to eat at or places to shop (Walmart?). Madison and Huntsville are within an hour to do real shopping and going out for more food options. You are in the bible belt so watch your ...Read More language. Oh and if you move there from the north you are "The Yankee" to everyone you meet and also the people you work with! The weather is good in the summer (not to humid), but you will be scraping ice off your windows (winders or windas there) so buy or bring your scraper with you. This is small town usa with nothing to do! Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Athens? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pecan Pocket Park
      Big Spring Park
      Athens State College Historic District
      Athens Lions Club Carnival Grounds
      Athens-Limestone Fitness Park
      Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park
      Fifth Avenue Park
      Athens Swan Creek Park

      Entertainment

      The Broken Brush Art Studio
      Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
      Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
      Gulf Museum
      Cinemagic Theatre
      Athens Stadium
      Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Arena

      Food & Drink

      Kreme Delite
      Whitts Barbecue
      Subway
      Steak-Out
      Hardee's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Athens? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Athens.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Athens? The cost of living in Athens is 91/100 - which is 3% higher than Alabama.
      Athens
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Athens? Athens crime rates are 2,898, which are 35% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      2,898 per 100k people

      25% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      25% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      156%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Athens? The median income in Athens is $53,144 which is 19% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $53,1444% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5101% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Athens a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Athens-Limestone Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Athens Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Publix
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Limestone Drug
      Athens Creekside Drugs
      Westside Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Waddell Family Center
      American Family Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Athens home prices? Athens home prices are $171,900 - which is 34% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $171,9007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65731% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Athens have good schools? The Athens graduation rate is 78% - which is 1% lower than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Athens a good place to live? Athens has an overall rating of 42% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      42%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      25%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      7 total surveys

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