Best Places to Live in Athens Metro Area, Texas

The micropolitan area known as Athens is located mostly within Henderson County in East Texas but also extends into Anderson County to include communities like LaRue and Murchison. Home to 13,758 people , this region has seen rapid growth due largely to its oil production industries which have helped make it an economic powerhouse within its state .

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Athens Metro Area is 6.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Athens Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Athens Metro Area's cost of living is 10.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Athens Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in the Athens metro area, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Athens metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 79.6% to 19.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Athens Metro Area's population is 81,717 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 30.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Athens Metro Area is Real Estate: $256,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.1%.

SCHOOLS

Athens Metro Area public schools spend $10,164 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14 students per teacher in Athens Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Athens

It's a good time to buy in Athens. Home Appreciation is up 15.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Athens is $256,000.

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MAPS OF ATHENS METRO AREA, TEXAS

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