Henry W. Grady House · National Register of Historic Places
Athens’s story
Athens in pictures
62 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A city of 129,609. Home to 62 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Population
129,609
+10.2% since 2010
Typical home
$340K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
29.6
years
Jobs based here
66,202
Balanced
What makes Athens stand out
The 3 things Athens does most differently from other towns.
Henry W. Grady HouseHistory
62 historic places
62 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Outdoors
#33 most trails in GA
100 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves
6.2% of the town is conserved land.
2colleges
College town
2 colleges
University of Georgia
Students are part of everyday life here.
College town
26% of Athens is in college
2 colleges in town.
University of Georgia40,273 students on campus
- Admission
- 38%
- Net price
- $13,936
- Graduate
- 90%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $6,949
- Graduate
- 51%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
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The data
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Outdoors
6.2% of Athens is conserved land
100 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves.
#33for trails in GA
6.2%
conserved · 4,766 of 77,213 acres
100 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
#35
most conserved land in GA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia | 5.9 mi | 359 |
| 2. Virginia Callaway-Cofer Walker Park | 4.9 mi | 119 |
| 3. Sandy Creek Nature Center | 4.7 mi | 223 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About half of working residents work right in Athens
46% of Athens’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (4%), Jefferson (2%) and Gainesville (1%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
46%work in town
Where working residents work
In Athens46%
Atlanta4%
Jefferson2%
Gainesville1%
Commerce1%
8 mi
median commute distance
66,202
jobs based in Athens
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Who lives here
A college town: 26% of residents are 18 to 24, and 47% of adults have a four-year degree
Adults 18 to 34 are 41% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (39% statewide). 47% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Georgia.
29.6median age · GA 37.6
AthensGeorgiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school19%
Some college16%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate24%
| Athens | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.4% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 25.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.6% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.8% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.3% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.4% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.4% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.1% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 24.3% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimatesBy the numbers →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 18% of U.S. towns
Athens reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 82% report less. Compared with places its own size, it does better than 49%.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Athens3.5
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Athens19.8
Georgia14
U.S.15.5
18th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
31st
percentile among GA towns
451
violent crimes reported in 2025
2,564
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Athens has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–89°
Fall51–74°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 23
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
The schools Athens’s kids attend
Clarke County · 28 schools
#179of 231 in GA
| School | Grades | Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | PK–5 | 632 | |
| Gaines Elementary School | PK–5 | 568 | |
| Timothy Elementary School | PK–5 | 565 | |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School | PK–5 | 563 | |
| Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School | PK–5 | 492 | |
| Barnett Shoals Elementary School | PK–5 | 490 |
NCES · EDFactsAll 28 schools →
Housing
A typical Athens home is worth about $340K
The typical Athens home is worth about $340,000, up 1.7% in a year, close to the Georgia typical home.
$340KZillow home value
Typical home value
Athens$340K
Georgia$331K
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A growing town
Athens has grown 10.2% since 2010
116,714 people in 2010; 129,609 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Landmarks
62 places in Athens on the National Register of Historic Places.
Athens’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Athens.
WintervilleAthens