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Making Athens

Your Hometown Historic & Hip

thens has nailed it: classic Homeownership and quality rental and green space – creating vibrant, livable
sidewalk-lined neighborhoods options are accessible to more people areas throughout the city.
A and gated communities, chic in Athens than in larger cities, such as
downtown apartments, and historic Atlanta. First-time buyers will find an Retirement communities are an option
antebellum homes. Vibrant energy in our array of single-family homes under the for those age 55+, ranging from exclusive,
downtown scene, and charming countryside national average price, while renters luxury garden villas to continuing care
in the hills outside the city all provide what
makes the Athens area one of the most can choose from affordable units in communities that enable retirees to
attractive places in Georgia to live. walkable communities or larger apartment transition from independent to assisted
complexes with amenities. living and nursing care.
You’ll find stellar schools, thriving arts,
beautiful parks, and a growing and steady In-town neighborhoods like Normaltown, Whether you’re drawn to Athens for
job market. The cost of renting or owning a Five Points, and Boulevard offer its arts and music scene, academic
home in the Athens area is reasonable. interesting and classic architectural styles opportunities, or Southern charm, the

and a strong sense of community, while local housing market provides flexible,
Clarke County Housing newer developments on the outskirts affordable options that make it easy to call
Affordability Index: 72
provide modern conveniences and more this eclectic city home. Visit the Chamber’s
Median Home Value: $285,576 space. Additionally, Athens continues online business directory at athensga.com
Percent of Income to see smart growth with mixed-use for a list of real estate agents and member
for Mortgage: 34.2% developments that blend residential, retail, housing communities.

Source: SelectGeorgia \ Esri 2024

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