Population
Athens
23,211
Waynesboro
22,574
Median Income
Athens
$37,059
Waynesboro
$56,364
Home Value
Athens
$242,200
Waynesboro
$236,600
Rent
Athens
$1,029
Waynesboro
$972
Crime Rate
Athens
0.96
Waynesboro
2.45
Cost of Living
Athens
89.3
Waynesboro
97.0
Avg Temp
Athens
N/A
Waynesboro
N/A
Unemployment
Athens
7.8%
Waynesboro
3.8%
How Similar Are Athens & Waynesboro?
Waynesboro is Athens's #16 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Athens
23,211
Waynesboro
22,574
Both cities have similar populations — Athens at 23,211 and Waynesboro at 22,574.
Violent Crime
Athens
0.96
Waynesboro
2.45
Waynesboro's violent crime is significantly higher than Athens's — 61% difference.
Property Crime
Athens
9.64
Waynesboro
15.16
Waynesboro has a 36% higher property crime than Athens.
Political Leaning
Athens
44.2%
Waynesboro
52.2%
Athens leans Democratic while Waynesboro leans Republican.
Unemployment
Athens
7.8%
Waynesboro
3.8%
Athens's unemployment is significantly higher than Waynesboro's — 51% difference.
Median Income
Athens
$37,059
Waynesboro
$56,364
Waynesboro has a 34% higher median income than Athens.
Home Values
Athens
$242,200
Waynesboro
$236,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
Athens
23.6%
Waynesboro
18.6%
Athens has a 21% higher education than Waynesboro.
Demographics
Athens
83.7%
Waynesboro
75.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 10% difference.
Cost of Living
Athens
89.3
Waynesboro
97.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Athens and Waynesboro share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Waynesboro
Cost of Living & Affordability — Athens leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDAthens scores 56.7 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 86.1 in Waynesboro. Athens has a fair market rent (1br) of $907 vs $1,095 in Waynesboro (17% lower). Athens scores 78.3 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 93.1 in Waynesboro.
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Housing Market — Waynesboro leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaynesboro has a median property tax of $1,578 vs $3,434 in Athens (118% lower). Waynesboro has a vacancy rate of 7.5% compared to 12.2% in Athens. Waynesboro has a owner-occupied of 59.6% compared to 33.9% in Athens.
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Jobs & Economy — Waynesboro leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaynesboro has a poverty rate of 11.7% compared to 41.6% in Athens. Athens has a work from home of 18.0% compared to 8.8% in Waynesboro. Waynesboro has a unemployment rate of 3.8% compared to 7.8% in Athens.
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Crime & Safety — Athens leads
Source: FBI UCRAthens has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.08 in Waynesboro. Athens has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.96 compared to 2.45 in Waynesboro. Athens has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.68 compared to 1.56 in Waynesboro.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWaynesboro has a high school diploma or higher of 43.5% compared to 27.6% in Athens. Athens has a bachelor's degree or higher of 23.6% compared to 18.6% in Waynesboro.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAthens has a population of 23,211, about 1x the size of Waynesboro (22,574). Athens skews younger with a median age of 21.8 vs 38.9.
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Athens
Waynesboro
Healthcare — Waynesboro leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaynesboro: 4.0 vs Athens: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Waynesboro: 5 vs Athens: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Athens leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAthens has a bicycle of 1.9% compared to 0.5% in Waynesboro. Athens has a work from home of 18.0% compared to 8.8% in Waynesboro. Waynesboro has a drive alone of 75.7% compared to 46.7% in Athens.
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