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Athens, West Virginia, in Mercer county, is 59 miles W of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 152 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are an estimated 1,102 people in the town.
In Athens, about 33% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Athens isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.
In 2000, Athens had a median family income of $45,694. Athens has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,050) in Athens. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Athens.
Approximately 68% of housing in Athens is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Athens, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Athens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | |  |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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