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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is approximately 6.950% (6.984% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)The median home value in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is $368k. The median monthly rent is $1,211. Annual property taxes average $3k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) have increased 20.4% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $1,214/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $52k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is $57k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) are public administration (31%) and healthcare (11%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.