Living in Clarke County, Georgia

Clarke County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 123,912, part of the Athens-Clark County, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Athens, Winterville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,679/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $302K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Clarke County has young demographics, with a median age of 28 and a moderately educated workforce (44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.