Residents will find that the village is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Athens is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small village, Athens doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Athens with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 13.49% of adults in Athens have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Athens in 2018 was $33,091, which is middle income relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $132,364 for a family of four. However, Athens contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Athens is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Athens home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Athens residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Athens include German, Polish, Swedish, Irish, and European.
The most common language spoken in Athens is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
