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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Athens-Clarke County, GA (Clarke County) — Census median home value $271,800, county listing prices down about 5.7% over the past year. Market data for Athens-Clarke County houses and the broader area.
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Athens-Clarke County, GA is in Clarke County, Georgia — this guide covers houses in Athens-Clarke County and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 126,987, with a median household income of $51,655. Census data puts Athens-Clarke County houses at a median value of $271,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Clarke County's current median listing price runs $380,125, down about 5.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Athens-Clarke County housing market
Athens-Clarke County is in Clarke County, Georgia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$271,800
Population (Census ACS)
126,987
Median household income
$51,655
County price trend (2025)
5.45% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Athens-Clarke County market snapshot
Population
126,987
County
Clarke County
Median Household Income
$51,655
Median Home Value (city)
$271,800
Median Listing Price (Clarke County)
$380,125
Median Gross Rent
$1,162/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Athens-Clarke County's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $271,800. Separately, Clarke County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $380,125. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Clarke County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.45% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Athens-Clarke County has an estimated population of 126,987 and a median household income of $51,655, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Athens-Clarke County's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Clarke County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Athens-Clarke County.
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Nearby communities include Winterville, Bogart.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hull (~6.4 mi), Watkinsville (~6.5 mi), Arnoldsville (~9.0 mi), Bishop (~9.8 mi), Colbert (~10.8 mi), North High Shoals (~11.3 mi), Nicholson (~12.0 mi), Arcade (~12.5 mi), Crawford (~13.1 mi), Danielsville (~15.0 mi), Lexington (~15.9 mi), Comer (~15.9 mi), Ila (~16.1 mi), Maxeys (~17.6 mi), Jefferson (~18.5 mi), Commerce (~19.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Athens-Clarke County data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
126,987
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$271,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,655
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,162
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.45%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$380,125
Census place type
city
County
Clarke County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
116.44 sq mi
Census GEOID
1303440
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Athens-Clarke County
Schools
Clarke County — 21 schools, 12,340 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Clarke addresses may be served by Clarke County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Athens-Clarke County FAQ
What are houses worth in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Athens-Clarke County at $271,800. Clarke County's current median listing price runs $380,125, down about 5.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
For owner-occupied houses in Athens-Clarke County, Census ACS data shows a median value of $271,800. Active listing prices in Clarke County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
Athens-Clarke County houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Clarke County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Athens-Clarke County's population at approximately 126,987.
What's the median rent in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Athens-Clarke County at approximately $1,162 per month.
What is the median household income in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Athens-Clarke County at approximately $51,655.
Is the Athens-Clarke County housing market growing?
Clarke County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.45% annual change in 2025.
Is Athens-Clarke County, GA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Athens-Clarke County's median home value at about 5.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Athens-Clarke County, GA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Clarke County for many Athens-Clarke County addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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