City profile
Athens, TN
McMinn County · Population 14,471
Athens is a town in McMinn County, TN with about 14,471 residents and a typical home value near $225,000. It is 49 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$225,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,370
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 60/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Landslide, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
42 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 18% Democratic / 82% Republican
Community
Population
14,471
Black population
6.6%
County
McMinn County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 14,471 residents
- Typical home value about $225,000
- 49 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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