Livability Score

84
/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 lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Uptown Coffee
Coffee Shop
Brenen's
Coffee Shop
Whit's Frozen Custard
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fluff Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Donkey Coffee & Espresso
Coffee Shop
Angry Vet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Towns End Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Ohio University Alumni Gateway
Attraction
Athena Cinema
Cinema
Athena Cinema
Cinema
Passionworks
Theatre Arts
Peden Stadium
Stadium
Convocation Center
Stadium
Trautwein Field at Bob Wren Stadium
Stadium
Pruitt Field & Goldsberry Track
Stadium
Arts West
Theatre Arts
Kennedy Museum of Art
Museum
Chessa Field
Stadium
Dairy Barn Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Athena Grand
Cinema
Eclipse Company Store Stage
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (51) A+
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
The Union Bar & Grill
Bar
D.P. Dough
Fast Food
Big Mamma's Burritos
Fast Food
Jackie O's Brewpub
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Cat's Eye
Bar
Red Brick Tavern
Bar
Lucky's
Bar
Lucky's
Bar
The CI
Bar
The Crystal
Bar
The Pigskin
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Insomnia Cookies
Fast Food
Wings Over Athens
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Pub
Bar
J Bar
Bar
Tony's Tavern
Bar
Souvlaki's
Fast Food
Subs
Fast Food
The Hangover
Bar
Fitness (6) A+
Ping Recreation Center
Gym
Athens Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (12) A+
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
The Farmacy Natural & Specialty Foods
Grocery Store
Jackie O's Bakeshop
Bakery
McHappy's Donuts
Bakery
Athens Bread Company
Bakery
Kindred Market
Grocery Store
Seaman's Cardinal Supermarket
Grocery Store
New Market Chinese Grocery
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
College Green
Park
McCracken Field
Park
Emeriti Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Armory Park
Park
Pepsi TailGreat Park
Park
Recreational Fields
Park
Richland Avenue Park
Park
Recreational Fields
Park
Highland Park
Park
Dairy Lane Park
Park
West side Elementary
Playground
Athens County Fairgrounds
Park
East State Street Park
Park
West State Street Park
Park
West state Jungle Gym
Playground
West State Playground
Playground
Sells Park
Park
The Plains Community Park
Park
Plains Elementary Field
Park
Shops (64) A+
College Book Store
Books
Title 10 Clothing
Clothing
Barbershop
Hairdresser
Salon
Hairdresser
Union Street Market
Convenience Store
Salon
Hairdresser
Dale's
Convenience Store
Athens Computers Copiers and More
Electronics
Artifacts
Gift Shop
Dale's
Convenience Store
Random House Antiques
Furniture
Import House
Gift Shop
Cycle Path Bicycles
Bicycle
Athens Underground
Clothing
Fish N Stuff
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
C&E
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Athens Mirror Image Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Marshalls
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Athens.
Public Transit Stops (104)
Stops & Stations A+
Red Loop - Kennedy Museum
Bus Stop
Red Loop - Ridges Mail Room
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Athens is 97/100 - which is 5% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B

Athens crime rates are 2,415 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
2,246 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
169 crimes per 100k A
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employment F

The median income in Athens is $31,656 - which is 38% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$31,656 F
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (54)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hudson Health Center
Clinic
The Drugstore at OU
Pharmacy
Gregory M Linscott DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Freed Chiropratic
Doctor
Ohio Health
Doctor
Ohio Health
Clinic
Ohio Health
Hospital
OhioHealth Urgent Care Athens
Clinic
OhioHealth Urgent Care Athens
Hospital
Athens Fire Department
Fire Station
O’Bleness Hospital
Hospital
O'Bleness Hospital
Hospital
Athens County-City Health Department
Clinic
Station 2
Fire Station
The Drugstore at O'Bleness Hospital
Pharmacy
Castrop Health Center
Clinic
Family Practice Clinic
Doctor
Eye Physicians & Surgeons Of Athens
Doctor
Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Hospital
Shrivers Pharmacy & Wellness Center
Pharmacy
Patrick J McKinley DDS
Dentist
Athens Foot Doctor
Doctor
Optomitrist
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C-

Athens home prices are $196,200 - which is 49% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$196,200 B
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Athens graduation rate is 95% - which is 11% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
East Elementary School
West Elementary School
Morrison Elementary School
The Plains Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Athens High School
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ratings D

Athens has an overall rating of 55% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B-
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Ohio college town 2.5 rating By Mack from Michigan ( Oct 30, 2016) Impressions from a Michigander: Sweet college town vibe. Nice campus. Area surrounding the school is classic college student oriented businesses. Lots of amenities for a town of 25,000. Forget about fine dining, however. Many rental options but if you want to buy something, parti ...Read More cularly a condo, good luck. Topography is more like WV than flat OH. School has reputation as a party college. Big Halloween bash. Recreational opportunities nearby for the outdoor enthusiast. Unattractive shopping and motel strip at edge of town. Town once housed a big mental illness facility. Athens has cold winters but not lots of snow. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      College Green
      McCracken Field
      Emeriti Park
      Bicentennial Park
      Armory Park
      Pepsi TailGreat Park
      Recreational Fields
      Richland Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium
      Ohio University Alumni Gateway
      Athena Cinema
      Athena Cinema
      Passionworks
      Peden Stadium
      Convocation Center
      Trautwein Field at Bob Wren Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      Jimmy John's
      The Union Bar & Grill
      D.P. Dough
      Big Mamma's Burritos
      Jackie O's Brewpub
      Pita Pit

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Athens? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Athens.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      30%

      28% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Athens? The cost of living in Athens is 97/100 - which is 5% higher than Ohio.
      Athens
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Athens? Athens crime rates are 2,415, which are 16% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,415 per 100k people

      4% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      4% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Athens? The median income in Athens is $31,656 which is 38% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $31,65643% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,94847% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% 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

      O'Bleness Hospital
      O’Bleness Hospital
      Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
      OhioHealth Urgent Care Athens
      Ohio Health

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      The Drugstore at OU
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      The Drugstore at O'Bleness Hospital
      CVS Pharmacy
      Shrivers Pharmacy & Wellness Center

      Doctors

      Freed Chiropratic
      First Settlement Physical Therapy
      Eye Physicians & Surgeons Of Athens
      Athens Foot Doctor
      Family Practice Clinic
      Oakview Dermatology
      Optomitrist
      Muntean Health Care

      C- Housing

      What are Athens home prices? Athens home prices are $196,200 - which is 49% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $196,2006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8738% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      52% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Athens have good schools? The Athens graduation rate is 95% - which is 11% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Athens a good place to live? Athens has an overall rating of 55% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      7 total surveys

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