As of 2012, Athens-Clarke County's population is 115,452 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.97 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Athens-Clarke County is $132,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.32 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Athens-Clarke County's cost of living is 3.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Athens-Clarke County public schools spend $5,855 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Athens-Clarke County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Athens-Clarke County is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Athens-Clarke County jobs have Increased by 3.25 percent.
Ranked #34 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #50 Most Competitive Public Colleges
Ranked #89 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #94 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #112 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Athens-Clarke County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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