There are 7 retirement homes near Athens, Alabama. Retirement home care costs in Alabama range from around $17 up to $106 daily, with a median cost running approximately $53. The per month cost averages roughly $1,591 and ranges between $495 and $3,168. Annually, the mean cost is about $19,100, which is below the US average of $23,100.
The cost of retirement home living in Athens can range from about $1,891 per month up to $2,104 per month. The median cost is about $1,998 per month, or around $23,968 annually.
Athens is a medium sized city in Limestone County, Alabama. It is included in the Huntsville metro area. The surrounding metro area contains 336,627 people, but there are 53,253 residing in the city limits. Around 26% of the residents are over 55.
Athens has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The median housing price in the city is $142,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $145,500. Athens has a moderate unemployment rate of about 8.37%. The city's median household income is $51,000 ($23,000 per person), versus an average of $40,000 for the state of Alabama.
Athens has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area receives very high amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Athens has moderate air quality ratings and an exceptionally low rate of crime.