The rankings of the Athens, OH Metro Area provide insight into the quality of life for the people living in this region. According to Bestplaces.net, Athens is ranked as the #3 best city to live in Ohio and #179 out of 897 cities nationally. Additionally, Bestplaces lists Athens as having an excellent public school system (ranked #9 out of 610 districts in Ohio) and a cost of living that is 12% lower than the national average. The crime rate in Athens is also relatively low with only 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents reported annually. With its excellent school systems and low cost of living, Athens provides its residents with an attractive quality of life.
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