Livability Score

60
/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 (4) F
Classic Lanes
Bowling Alley
Athens Movie Palace
Cinema
The Arts Center
Theatre Arts
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (12) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
VFW
Bar
Krystal
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Mexi-Wing
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Shed Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (3) F
IGA Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Save A Lot White Way Shopping Center
Grocery Store
Parks (11) C-
Fisher Field
Park
North City Community Garden
Park
Eagle Trail
Park
Market Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
McMinn Field
Park
Eureka Trail
Park
Regional Park
Park
Denso Eco Park
Park
Shops (11) F
Belk
Department Store
Plaza Electronics
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Exxon
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience 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 89/100 - which is equal to Tennessee.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Athens crime rates are 6,364 per 100k, which is 118% higher than Tennessee
Property Crime
5,573 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
791 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Athens is $36,864 - which is 21% lower than Tennessee.
Med. Household Income
$36,864 F
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Athens Police Department
Police
Athens Fire Department
Fire Station
Athens Fire Department
Fire Station
Starr Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Athens home prices are $156,800 - which is 7% higher than Tennessee
Home Price
$156,800 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools D-

The Athens graduation rate is 78% - which is 3% lower than Tennessee
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (8) F
North City Elementary
Westside Elementary
Ingleside Elementary
City Park Elementary
Athens City Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Mcminn High School
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ratings D+

Athens has an overall rating of 59% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes D
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A Great Place to Retire To or Raise a Family 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) My hometown of Athens, Tennessee is a great place to live. I have been living in Athens, Tennessee for more 10 years and I am so glad that I get to call this place home. The people here are incredibly friendly and you can easily get a helping hand whenever you need one.

The lo ...Read More cal community is growing, but we still think that the local area has a small-town vibe. This place is in a great location, as you can easily plan day trips to Nashville, Tennessee or Asheville, North Carolina if you want a chance of scenery. The setting here is absolutely beautiful. In addition, the local school district has great schools with high ratings from the state.

The best areas in Athens, Tennessee are the historic areas that you can find. In addition, there are multiple parks for children to play at. This is overall just a great little community. If you are looking to retire or for a place to raise your family, then consider Athens. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fisher Field
      North City Community Garden
      Eagle Trail
      Market Park
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      McMinn Field
      Eureka Trail
      Regional Park

      Entertainment

      Classic Lanes
      Athens Movie Palace
      The Arts Center
      McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Sonic
      VFW
      Krystal
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Mexi-Wing
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Athens? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Athens.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Athens? The cost of living in Athens is 89/100 - which is equal to Tennessee.
      Athens
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Tennessee
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Athens? Athens crime rates are 6,364, which are 118% higher than Tennessee
      Total Crime
      6,364 per 100k people

      174% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      174% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Athens? The median income in Athens is $36,864 which is 21% lower than Tennessee.
      Median household income
      $36,86433% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,87920% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Starr Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Athens home prices? Athens home prices are $156,800 - which is 7% higher than Tennessee
      Median home value
      $156,80015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74122% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Athens have good schools? The Athens graduation rate is 78% - which is 3% lower than Tennessee
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Athens a good place to live? Athens has an overall rating of 59% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      5 total surveys

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