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Athens, WI


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Athens, Wisconsin

Athens, Wisconsin, in Marathon county, is 71 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 147 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is conveniently located inside the Wausau metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,095 people in Athens.

The People and Families of Athens

In Athens, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Athens had a median family income of $52,727.

Athens Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Athens is owner-occupied. The village is known in Wisconsin for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Athens, 89% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Athens.

High Points

Athens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Athens Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Athens Affordability of Rents
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Athens Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Athens, WI

Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes26
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