Athens, IL Area Guide

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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
      Athens Sports Fields
      Athens Sports fields
      Athens Community Park
      Primm Street Park
      Cantrall Park
      Sangamon County Conservation Area

      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%

      2% 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 9% lower than Illinois.
      Athens
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% 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 938, which are 54% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      938 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 107

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Athens? The median income in Athens is $78,194 which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $78,19441% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,19118% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower 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 $140,000 - which is 20% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $140,00024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $58638% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% 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

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