Living in Athens (Georgia)
Athens (Georgia) is a city in Georgia, United States, home to 127,315 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 35%, #1,656 of 4,750), car-free households (top 38%, #1,456 of 3,933), first-time home buyers (top 39%, #3,100 of 8,006).
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- The Oconee runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 53 min and sets around 23:29; in late June it sets around 2:48.
How Athens (Georgia) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #5,859 of 11,898 | #56 of 226 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #5,430 of 9,771 | #111 of 233 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,184 of 8,006 | #49 of 165 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,133 of 6,237 | #36 of 131 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,495 of 9,474 | #45 of 190 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,155 of 9,474 | #41 of 190 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,467 of 10,762 | #76 of 259 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #3,214 of 4,537 | #46 of 92 | Map |
| Young professional | 50 | #3,041 of 4,444 | #41 of 81 | Map |
| DINKS | 45 | #2,653 of 3,053 | #45 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,711 of 7,271 | #55 of 161 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #2,442 of 6,227 | #26 of 110 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #1,456 of 3,933 | #14 of 72 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #3,100 of 8,006 | #44 of 165 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #7,876 of 12,111 | #198 of 287 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #2,521 of 4,114 | #22 of 75 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #4,676 of 7,271 | #69 of 161 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #5,473 of 9,474 | #35 of 190 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #14,000 of 18,063 | #299 of 401 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #14,738 of 16,523 | #208 of 371 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #15,126 of 18,063 | #341 of 401 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #7,999 of 16,523 | #83 of 371 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #4,345 of 21,167 | #47 of 471 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #8,941 of 12,111 | #116 of 287 | Map |
| Coastal living | 51 | #6,189 of 6,413 | #117 of 129 | Map |
| Business owner | 54 | #5,625 of 12,111 | #84 of 287 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #1,656 of 4,750 | #15 of 92 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Country Club Estates (Georgia, 7,555 residents) 4 km
- Jefferson (Georgia, 10,195 residents) 25 km
- Commerce (Georgia) 28 km
- Winder 32 km
- Monroe (Georgia) 36 km
- Braselton 39 km
- Auburn (Georgia) 42 km
- Dacula 48 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.