Livability Score

71
/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 (2) F
The Traveling Hobo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jittery Joes
Coffee Shop
Molly's Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Oconee County Civic Center
Theatre Arts
State Botanical Gardens
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Doughby's Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Jazzercise
Gym
Crossfit Oconee
Gym
Feel Free Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Bishop Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Bells
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
South Main Street Historic District
Park
Harris Shoals Park
Park
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Park
Shops (2) F
Golden Pantry
Convenience Store
Sunshine Cycles
Bicycle
Venus Jewelers
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
US Nails & Spa
Beauty
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Golden Pantry
Convenience Store
Dutchmans Designs
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Watkinsville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Botanical Gardens
Bus Stop
UGA Greenhouses
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Watkinsville is 104/100 - which is 12% higher than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime A+

Watkinsville crime rates are 756 per 100k, which is 63% lower than Georgia
Property Crime
621 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
135 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A

The median income in Watkinsville is $73,500 - which is 44% higher than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$73,500
B
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Oconee County Sheriff Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Watkinsville home prices are $228,200 - which is 50% higher than Georgia
Home Price
$228,200
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools B+

The Watkinsville graduation rate is 89% - which is 10% higher than Georgia
School Test Scores
70%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Westminster Christian Academy
Oconee County Elementary School
Oconee County Middle School
Oconee County Primary School
Athens Academy
High Schools (2) F
Westminster Christian Academy
Athens Academy
Oconee County High School
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ratings D+

Watkinsville has an overall rating of 56% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
D+
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Watkinsville Area Facts

  • Watkinsville has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Watkinsville crime rates are 63% lower than the Georgia average
  • Cost of living in Watkinsville is 12% higher than the Georgia average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      South Main Street Historic District
      Harris Shoals Park
      The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

      Entertainment

      Oconee County Civic Center
      State Botanical Gardens

      Food & Drink

      Doughby's Pizza
      Dairy Queen
      Zaxby's
      McDonald's
      DQ Grill & Chill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Watkinsville? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Watkinsville.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors