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Athens, Alabama

city · Limestone County

At a glance

29,002
Population
$270,000
Median home value (all homes)
11% below U.S. median
$311,050
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$899/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$69,922
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
24.6 min
Average commute
88.7%
Homes with broadband
46.2%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost18% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Athens State University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates88.6%
College graduates31.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Athens
county Limestone County Economic Development Association
LCEDA's mission is to create jobs in Limestone County, Alabama by recruiting new business and industry and by fostering the expansion of existing industries. The organization seeks to attract and grow business in Limestone County.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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