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Area data

Athens, GA — ZIP 30602

Population: 1,467 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
222

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Avg hospital rating
2.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
104
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,629
Average weekly wage
$1,014
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
212

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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