GA·South / Southeast
Athens
“Athens college town”
Hot HumidSouthernCollege Town
The Pulse
Population
128k
Rent, 1BR
$1,250/mo
Walk / Transit
47 · 22
Safety
B
The Scene
University of Georgia — ~30k undergrads, Sanford Stadium, SEC football. R.E.M. and B-52s came from here — indie music scene.
Classic Southern college town, affordable, hot humid summers, mild winters, music venues everywhere.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,250
Groceries
$375
Utilities
$140
Transit
$82
Estimated total$1,847/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
50.3°
Summer
78.4°
South45.4″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
47
Transit
22
Car-dependent — You'll need wheels to do anything
Schools here · 2