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 (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Long Nine Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Longbranch Tavern
Bar
Corner Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
The Village Market
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Salzenstein Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Athens Sports Fields
Park
Athens Sports fields
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Athens Community Park
Park
Primm Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cantrall Park
Park
Sangamon County Conservation Area
Park
Shops (2) F
Hair by Holly
Hairdresser
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 87/100 - which is 11% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Athens crime rates are 575 per 100k, which is 71% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
470 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
105 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Athens is $52,222 - which is 12% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$52,222 C-
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Athens Fire Station
Fire Station
Athens Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Athens home prices are $104,900 - which is 40% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$104,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Athens graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Cantrall Intermediate School
Cantrall Elementary School
High Schools (2) D-
Athens Sr High School
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F Amenities

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

Parks

Salzenstein Park
Unknown Name
Athens Sports Fields
Athens Sports fields
Unknown Name
Athens Community Park
Primm Street Park
Unknown Name

Entertainment

Long Nine Museum

Food & Drink

Longbranch Tavern
Corner Pub
Subway

F Commute

Is public transit available in Athens? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Athens.
Drive to Work
82%

6% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
1%

1% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Athens? The cost of living in Athens is 87/100 - which is 11% lower than Illinois.
Athens
87

13% less expensive than average

Illinois
97

3% 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 575, which are 71% lower than Illinois
Total Crime
575 per 100k people

75% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 174

75% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
0%

Year over year crime is similar

C- Employment

What is the median income in Athens? The median income in Athens is $52,222 which is 12% lower than Illinois.
Median household income
$52,2226% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$22,95123% 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

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Athens home prices? Athens home prices are $104,900 - which is 40% lower than Illinois
Median home value
$104,90043% lower than the US average
Median rent price
$70726% lower than the US average
Home Ownership
75%

18% higher than the US average

D+ Schools

Does Athens have good schools? The Athens graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
High school grad. rates
87%

5% higher than the US average

School test scores
37%

23% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio
14:1

10% lower than the US average

N/A User Ratings

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