Here's what it costs to live in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,219 per month, while the typical home is valued around $299,200. Households earn a median of $52,974 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$52,974
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,219
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$299,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,159
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,183
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,331
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,734
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
127,345
Latest estimate
Median Age
29.4 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,075
Per month
Avg Home Value
$241,243
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 30601 | — | $1,084 | $183,100 |
| ZIP 30602 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 30605 | — | $987 | $237,200 |
| ZIP 30606 | — | $1,096 | $307,700 |
| ZIP 30607 | — | $927 | $220,200 |
| ZIP 30609 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 30622 | — | $1,645 | $353,700 |
| ZIP 30646 | — | $914 | $179,500 |
| ZIP 30683 | — | $872 | $207,300 |
January Avg
44°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.7%
The cost of living index for Athens-Clarke County is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Athens-Clarke County is $1,219 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Athens-Clarke County is $52,974 per year.
The median home value in Athens-Clarke County is $299,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Athens-Clarke County is not yet available.
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
