Livability Score

75
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Long Nine Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Longbranch Tavern
Bar
Corner Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
The Village Market
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Salzenstein Park
Park
Athens Sports Fields
Park
Athens Sports fields
Park
Athens Community Park
Park
Primm Street Park
Park
Cantrall Park
Park
Sangamon County Conservation Area
Park
Shops (2) F
Hair by Holly
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
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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 87/100 - which is 9% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Athens crime rates are 1,032 per 100k, which is 48% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
882 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
150 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A-

The median income in Athens is $78,194 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$78,194 B+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Athens Fire Station
Fire Station
Athens Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Athens home prices are $140,000 - which is 20% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$140,000 D
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Athens graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Cantrall Intermediate School
Cantrall Elem School
High Schools (2) D-
Athens Sr High School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Athens? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Salzenstein Park
      Athens Sports Fields
      Athens Sports fields
      Athens Community Park
      Primm Street Park
      Cantrall Park
      Sangamon County Conservation Area

      Entertainment

      Long Nine Museum

      Food & Drink

      Longbranch Tavern
      Corner Pub
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Athens? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Athens.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% 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 87/100 - which is 9% lower than Illinois.
      Athens
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Athens? Athens crime rates are 1,032, which are 48% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,032 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      79%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Athens? The median income in Athens is $78,194 which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $78,19441% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,19118% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Athens home prices? Athens home prices are $140,000 - which is 20% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $140,00024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $58638% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Athens have good schools? The Athens graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Athens a good place to live? Athens has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total surveys

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