Athens, Alabama · ZIP 35611

Athens — ZIP 35611

Athens (35611) scores 64/100 — Fair for Athens. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $255K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100

Avg math proficiency33%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$255K

Median rent$1,262/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$255K

Median Rent

$1,262/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,221

Violent Crime

197

Property Crime

1,024

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Limestone County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Brookhill Elementary School	PK–03	380	52%	72%
Athens Intermediate School	04–05	641	42%	55%
Athens Elementary School	PK–03	474	42%	57%
Julian Newman Elementary School	PK–03	409	42%	67%
Blue Springs Elementary School	PK–05	558	37%	55%
Athens High School	09–12	1,278	35%	34%
Athens Renaissance School	KG–12	606	32%	70%
Athens Middle School	06–08	935	20%	51%
Clements High School	06–12	525	20%	38%
James L Cowart Elementary School	PK–03	332	12%	42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,077

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

40.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35611 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 35611 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35611 is approximately $255K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 35611 in Athens has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.