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 (0) F
Callaghan Stadium
Stadium
Pipestem Drive-In
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Gardner Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Parks (2) C-
Athens City Park
Park
Childcare Center
Playground
Gardner Center Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Dollar General
Discount 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 4% higher than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A+

Athens crime rates are 572 per 100k, which is 62% lower than West Virginia
Property Crime
466 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
105 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D

The median income in Athens is $52,760 - which is 24% higher than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$52,760 D-
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dugspur Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Athens home prices are $131,300 - which is 22% higher than West Virginia
Home Price
$131,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Athens graduation rate is 89% - which is 14% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Athens Elementary School
Pikeview Middle School
Melrose Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Pikeview High School
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Athens Area Facts

  • Athens has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered below average
  • Athens crime rates are 62% lower than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Athens is 4% higher than the West Virginia average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Athens City Park
      Childcare Center
      Gardner Center Park

      Entertainment

      Callaghan Stadium
      Pipestem Drive-In

      Food & Drink

      Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Athens? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Athens.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than 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 4% higher than West Virginia.
      Athens
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Athens? Athens crime rates are 572, which are 62% lower than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      572 per 100k people

      75% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 175

      75% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Athens? The median income in Athens is $52,760 which is 24% higher than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $52,7605% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,01840% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      38% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Athens home prices? Athens home prices are $131,300 - which is 22% higher than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $131,30029% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70026% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Athens have good schools? The Athens graduation rate is 89% - which is 14% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Athens a good place to live? Athens has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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