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    City vs city

    Athens, GA vs Roswell, GA

    AthensRoswell
    Population126,98792,577
    Population growth (1 yr)0.2%-0.2%
    Median home value$271,800$520,500
    Median rent$1,162$1,707
    Household income$51,655$124,422
    Unemployment5.2%4.3%
    Bachelor's degree+24%41%
    State crime /100k1,7051,705

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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