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Population:1,059
Pop. Change:-4%
State: West Virginia
Metro Area: Bluefield Metro Area
County: Mercer County
City:Athens
Zip Code:24712
Real Estate:For Sale
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Map Of Athens

Interesting Facts about Athens, West Virginia

As of 2011, Athens's population is 1,059 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.99 percent.

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The median home cost in Athens is $87,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.07 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Athens's cost of living is 17.00% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Athens public schools spend $5,487 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Athens.

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The unemployment rate in Athens is 9.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Athens jobs have Decreased by 1.87 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Athens's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes