Population
Athens
27,474
Ferry Pass
30,467
Median Income
Athens
$65,000
Ferry Pass
$64,368
Home Value
Athens
$253,700
Ferry Pass
$243,600
Rent
Athens
$834
Ferry Pass
$1,322
Crime Rate
Athens
2.43
Ferry Pass
N/A
Cost of Living
Athens
99.9
Ferry Pass
110.7
Avg Temp
Athens
N/A
Ferry Pass
N/A
Unemployment
Athens
3.3%
Ferry Pass
5.8%
How Similar Are Athens & Ferry Pass?
Ferry Pass is Athens's #9 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Athens
27,474
Ferry Pass
30,467
Both cities have similar populations — Athens at 27,474 and Ferry Pass at 30,467.
Political Leaning
Athens
71.4%
Ferry Pass
59.2%
Both cities lean Republican, but Athens has a stronger Republican lean (17% difference).
Unemployment
Athens
3.3%
Ferry Pass
5.8%
Ferry Pass has a 43% higher unemployment than Athens.
Median Income
Athens
$65,000
Ferry Pass
$64,368
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Athens
$253,700
Ferry Pass
$243,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 4% difference.
Education
Athens
22.1%
Ferry Pass
22.7%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
Athens
70.0%
Ferry Pass
66.7%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 5% difference.
Cost of Living
Athens
99.9
Ferry Pass
110.7
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 10% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Athens and Ferry Pass share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Athens
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Ferry Pass
Cost of Living & Affordability — Athens leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDAthens scores 99.3 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 130.9 in Ferry Pass. Athens has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,310 vs $1,471 in Ferry Pass (11% lower). Athens has a living wage (family of 4) of $103,862 vs $115,167 in Ferry Pass (10% lower).
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Housing Market — Athens leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAthens has a median rent of $834 vs $1,322 in Ferry Pass (37% lower). Athens has a owner-occupied of 63.3% compared to 46.9% in Ferry Pass. Athens has a median property tax of $925 vs $1,424 in Ferry Pass (35% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Athens leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAthens has a unemployment rate of 3.3% compared to 5.8% in Ferry Pass. Ferry Pass has a work from home of 10.6% compared to 6.5% in Athens. Athens has a government sector of 49.4% compared to 38.2% in Ferry Pass.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Ferry Pass leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauFerry Pass has a high school diploma or higher of 40.5% compared to 39.0% in Athens. Ferry Pass has a bachelor's degree or higher of 22.7% compared to 22.1% in Athens.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFerry Pass has a population of 30,467, about 1.1x the size of Athens (27,474). Ferry Pass skews younger with a median age of 36.4 vs 41.6.
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Athens
Ferry Pass
Healthcare — Ferry Pass leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareFerry Pass: 3.6 vs Athens: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Ferry Pass: 5 vs Athens: 4 for with emergency services.
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Ferry Pass leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFerry Pass has a public transit of 0.3% compared to 0.0% in Athens. Ferry Pass has a bicycle of 0.8% compared to 0.0% in Athens. Ferry Pass has a work from home of 10.6% compared to 6.5% in Athens.
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