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Find the vibrant downtown scene, the housing
market provides the perfect blend of
energy and relaxation.
Your Classic City Retirement
Athens is annually selected as one
of the nation’s “Best Places to Retire”
by Forbes, among others. It’s not just

HOUSING Home because of the affordable housing, low
cost of living, and favorable taxes.
Easy access to a variety of year-round
leisure activities and an impressive
arts community add to the amenities
for retirees.

hen it comes to quality of
life, the Athens area has
W it all. Residents are the
beneficiaries of great schools, thriving
arts, bountiful parks, and a steady
job market. Although these positive
factors would normally make real
estate skyrocket, the cost of renting or
owning a home in the Athens area has
remained reasonable.

From clean and cozy neighborhoods,
gated communities, and historic,
Southern estates, urban, suburban and
rural, Athens and Clarke County offer a
wide-ranging selection of environments
from which residents can choose to
call home.
With a significant number of
residents at every stage of life, the area
offers varied housing options for every
taste, budget, and need. Quality rental
properties and apartment complexes
with median gross rent of $815 per
month are an affordable option for
college students or young professionals.
That median monthly cost is more than
$150 less than the national average.
For those looking to buy a home,
Athens-Clarke County real estate prices
help turn young professional renters into
permanent family residents. The median
home value of $154,600 is more than
$40,000 less than the national average,
which means your hard-earned dollar
goes further in the Athens area.
Prospective home buyers can choose
from a diverse selection of scenery as
the backdrop for their dream home.
From the charming countryside and
rolling hills outside the Classic City to

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