Athens, TX
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Athens, Texas Summary

Life in Athens research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Athens over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Athens:

  • The population in Athens is 12,878.

  • The median home value in Athens is $232,369.

  • The median income in Athens is $54,828.

  • The cost of living in Athens is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Athens is $1,063.

  • The unemployment rate in Athens is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Athens is 16.9%.

  • The average high in Athens is 76.6° and the average low is 55.0°.

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Athens SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8
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Athens, TX Crime Report

Crime in Athens summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Athens. Key points include:

  • There were 269 total crimes in Athens in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 2,071.5 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 338.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 1,732.6 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Athens is -10.87% below the national average.

269
Total Crimes
-10.87%
Below National Average

Crime In Athens Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Athens
/ 100k People
Texas
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 269 2,071.5 2,691.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 44 338.8 446.5 369.8
Murder 1 7.7 6.6 6.3
Robbery 2 15.4 91.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 34 261.8 302.5 268.2
Property Crime 225 1,732.6 2,245.0 1,954.4
Burglary 36 277.2 370.7 269.8
Larceny 160 1,232.1 1,587.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 29 223.3 287.0 282.7

Athens, TX Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Athens summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Athens. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Athens is 85 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Athens is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Athens is $232,369.

  • The median income in Athens is $54,828.

85
Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Athens Comparison Table

Living Expense Athens Texas National Average
Overall 85 92 100
Services 96 96 100
Groceries 94 93 100
Health 99 93 100
Housing 61 84 100
Transportation 94 92 100
Utilities 106 104 100

Athens, TX Weather

  • The average high in Athens is 76.6° and the average low is 55.0°.

  • There are 54.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

StatAthens
Average Annual High76.6
Average Annual Low55.0
Annual Precipitation Days54.2
Average Annual Precipitation42.7
Average Annual Snowfall0.8
76.6°
Average High
54.2°
Days of Rain

Athens, TX Photos

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1 Reviews & Comments About Athens

Overall User Rating
1.0
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-11 22:11:49.144564

So far, in one year and 3 rental situations were scams. This is a town where the wealthy exploit the working class. In 2019... who pays $8.50 an hour-.... Holiday Inn Express does, not to mention they sell rooms without heat, holes in the ceiling, mold in 80% of the room's bathrooms, etc. Really substandard. Seems most of the town is run by a couple of handful of wealthy folks. Rent here is on the same price as Dallas yet almost ALL working-class jobs pay $10 hr or less. The Walmart here has absolutely the rudest people at any Walmart I've ever been to. This is absolutely a town of the working poor. There is a lot of money in this town, mostly well-to-do retirees. Shame on all of them for paying the same as what illegal aliens earn. Don't come hear with any intelligence or education and not have a trust fund. You won't make it. I'm 62 with a background in aerospace and weapons systems and I had to take a job in a brickyard, literally picking up and stacking bricks by hand. Bottom line... don't come hear without substantial money.

This is M**h-Alley!!!!! The drug problem here is way beyond anything in Dallas percentage wise. There is no culture unless you're one of the wealthy. Most people here are grossly obese or m**h-head skinny, there is no inbetween. The only good thing here is the scenery, east Texas is nice in that regard.

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Athens Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Athens

The current population in Athens is 12,878. The population has increased 1.8% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 12,878 1.6%
2021 12,677 0.2%
2020 12,653 -1.1%
2019 12,796 0.1%
2018 12,777 -0.0%
2017 12,782 0.1%
2016 12,767 0.3%
2015 12,728 0.4%
2014 12,671 0.1%
2013 12,653 -

Race / Ethnicity in Athens

White
47.5% (6,112)
African American
17.0% (2,189)
American Indian
0.1% (8)
Asian
2.6% (330)
Hawaiian
0.1% (8)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.4% (303)
Hispanic
30.5% (3,928)

Athens is:

  • 47.5% White with 6,112 White residents.

  • 17.0% African American with 2,189 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 330 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 303 Two Or More residents.

  • 30.5% Hispanic with 3,928 Hispanic residents.

Race Athens TX USA
White 47.5% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 17.0% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 30.5% 39.9% 18.7%

Gender in Athens

Female
53.2% (6,853)
Male
46.8% (6,025)
  • Athens is 53.2% female with 6,853 female residents.

  • Athens is 46.8% male with 6,025 male residents.

Gender Athens TX USA
Female 53.2% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 46.8% 50.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Athens for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Athens completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Athens completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Athens completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Athens completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Athens completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Athens completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Athens completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Athens completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Athens completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9.0% (1,159)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (1,030)
High School / GED
34.0% (4,378)
Some College
24.0% (3,090)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (515)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (1,545)
Master's Degree
7.0% (901)
Professional Degree
1.0% (128)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (128)
Education Athens TX USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 4.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 21.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Athens, Texas

  • 6.3% of households in Athens earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Athens earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Athens earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Athens earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Athens earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Athens earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Athens earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Athens earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Athens earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Athens earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (80,663)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (41,315)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.6% (200,674)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (113,827)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (156,548)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.6% (188,026)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.9% (204,327)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.0% (154,862)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (78,133)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (69,420)
Income Athens TX USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.0% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 10.6% 11.4%

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