Athens 65 Good
Athens Livability #136 ranked city in Ontario#504 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 98% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Athens

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

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      Athens transportation information

      Statistic Athens Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work45.3%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool1.6%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.6%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Athens, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.