There are 18 independent living communities serving Athens, Georgia. This includes 4 communities in Athens and 14 nearby. Independent living costs in Georgia range from around $16 up to $146 daily, with a mean expenditure running about $46. The per month expense averages about $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $16,500, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Athens, GA typically range between $1,238 per month and $2,543 per month. The average cost is $1,733 per month, or around $20,790 per year.
Athens is a medium-sized city in Clarke County in the State of Georgia. It is included in the Athens-Clark County metro statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area includes 131,062 residents, there are 116,272 living in the city itself. People 55 and over represent approximately 16% of the community.
Athens has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's average household income is $34,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $41,000 for the entire state of Georgia. The average housing price in Athens is $90,000, which is much less than the Georgia average of $163,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 7.25%.
Athens has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. Athens has an average crime rate and average air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.