Housing & Real Estate — Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 56,132 |
| Occupied | 53,397 |
| Vacant | 2,735 |
| Owner-Occupied | 21,623 |
| Renter-Occupied | 31,774 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $299,200 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$320,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,162/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $2,596/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | N/A |
| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 51.3% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 6,412 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 11,079 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 8,239 |
| Built before 1960 | 7,832 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.