Welcome to the vibrant town of Athens, home of the highly acclaimed University of Georgia and the renowned Georgia Bulldogs. While definitely a college town, Athens is attracting more & more families of home buyers due to it's low cost-of-living, great climate, and ample affordable housing. Athens, Georgia is rated number 5 in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine as best places to live, work and retire in 2009.
Watch the video to learn more about our booming city. Anyone over 62 can take classes at UGA for free. And Learning in Retirement, a local member-run nonprofit, taps professors to teach classes ranging from foreign relations to geology.
Located in the lush, woodsy setting of beautiful northeast Georgia, Athens is a city rich in history and bustling in economic growth. Many of its buildings resemble Greek architecture, thus dubbing Athens as the "Classic City". A thriving downtown with a small, home-town feeling, Athens offers award- winning restaurants, fabulous novelty shops, pubs, art galleries and a world famous music scene.
HOMES IN ATHENS - Clarke County,
Cost of Living: Below the National Average
Home buyers relocating in Georgia are attracted to the many housing options offered in Athens. Real estate prices range from less than $100,000 for a single family cottage to luxurious multi-million dollar mansions. Additional surrounding counties, including Oconee County, offer tranquil rural settings, with more options from starter homes to family farms. Whether you are in the market for a great "fixer-upper" or ready for an elaborate connoisseur's choice, Athens offers the quintessence of both worlds!
