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West Athens

West Athens

Desirable among first-time homebuyers!

Welcome to West Athens

Whether you’re a first time homebuyer, need more space, or want a home with community amenities, West Athens may be the right area for you. Popular among buyers who grow out of their smaller, in-town homes, West Athens offers larger lots, homes with more square footage, and a variety of price points.
 
The area bound between Hawthorne Avenue, Athens Perimeter and Atlanta Highway includes the Forest Heights community, an established neighborhood desirable among first-time homebuyers. Forest Heights homes are highly sought after for their affordability and close proximity to in-town conveniences.
 
Located west of the Middle Oconee River and south of Atlanta Highway is the popular Timothy Road area. This high-growth corridor offers a mix of older and newer construction homes that tend to provide more peace, privacy and space to spread out compared to in-town neighborhoods. Conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, including local favorites Agua Linda and DePalmas, local and big box retailers, with easy access to Athens Academy and Timothy Road Elementary.

Overview for West Athens, GA

1,587 people live in West Athens, where the median age is 26 and the average individual income is $13,136. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,587

Total Population

26 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$13,136

Average individual Income

Around West Athens, GA

There's plenty to do around West Athens, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

54
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tienda Mexicana Los Amigos, La Michoacana Antojitos Mexicanos, and Taqueria Juaritos.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 2.09 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.59 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.59 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.31 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.87 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.05 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for West Athens, GA

West Athens has 791 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Athens do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,587 people call West Athens home. The population density is 7,939.59 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,587

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

26

Median Age

39.38 / 60.62%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
791

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$13,136

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Neighborhood Gallery

West Athens
West Athens

Work With Alissa

Voted Best Real Estate Agent in Athens Banner-Herald’s Reader Polls for 2015, 2016 & 2017 and as co-owner of both bob (SALON) and Republic Salon, I have more than twenty-five years of business experience in client services, quality assurance, and project management. Contact Alissa today!