Athens, Decatur, GA
Athens — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Athens, Decatur, Georgia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) licensing database.
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Athens Neighborhood Overview
Athens Neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama
Athens is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily served by the 35611 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Decatur housing market, with a median home value of $169,600. The typical home here averages 1,375 square feet, offering comfortable living spaces. Homeownership is the predominant living arrangement, with a homeownership rate of 60.5%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community.
The local housing market provides options for both owners and renters. For those looking to rent, the median gross rent is a relatively low $747 per month. This affordability is balanced against a median household income of $54,094. The neighborhood's character is defined by this mix, with a renter-occupied rate of 39.5%, contributing to a diverse residential fabric within the broader Decatur area.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 194 neighborhoods in Decatur.
Athens Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $170K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $747/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $54K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35611 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Athens, Decatur
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18