Athens, Tennessee · ZIP 37303

Athens — ZIP 37303

Athens (37303) scores 51/100 — Fair for Tennessee. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $270K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency34%

Avg reading proficiency34%

Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$270K

Median rent$1,085/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

$270K

Median Rent

$1,085/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

792

Violent Crime

119

Property Crime

673

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McMinn County, Tennessee (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
Athens City Middle School	06–08	519	46%	40%
Rogers Creek Elementary	PK–08	277	42%	32%
E K Baker Elementary	PK–08	307	33%	23%
McMinn High School	09–12	1,272	16%	41%
Athens City Primary	PK–02	657	Not reported	Not reported
Athens City Intermediate	03–05	572	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,226

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

42.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 37303 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 37303 has a school score of 57/100. 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 37303 is approximately $270K. 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 37303 in Athens has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.