A local historic district home to UGA's Greek life
The Milledge Avenue Historic District has some of the most diverse architecture in Athens. Mid-to-late 19th-century homes line the community's main strip, from Queen Anne and Classical Revival to Italianate and Tudor Revival styles. Today, the community is dominated by the University of Georgia's Greek life. Over the years, fraternities and sororities have bought these large houses and repurposed them for students. Students commonly walk to school, go on runs or throw around a football in the front yard. "We like to go on 'Milly Walks' here, which are just walks down Milledge," says Elyse Robbins, a UGA student and Alpha Chi Omega sorority member. "It's an active place, and running is big." While it's a popular neighborhood for students, it doubles as a Local Historic District – certified and protected by the Historic Preservation Commission. Its distinction as a Historic District ensures the community's historic homes are preserved.
Milledge Avenue Historic District ishome to most of the greek life at UGA.
Milledge Avenue Historic District is walking distance for students of UGA.
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Eye-catching, historic homes line Milledge Avenue
The houses on Milledge Avenue date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these historic homes have the characteristic colonnades and wide front porches of Greek Revival homes or the thick white columns and evenly spaced windows typical in Neoclassical homes. Styles vary from house to house, but they often have one thing in common – a collection of Greek letters displayed along its front siding. Fraternities and sororities usually snag the houses that are directly on Milledge. These homes typically list between $900,000 and $3 million. Houses on streets that branch off Milledge Avenue sell at lower prices. These include historic craftsman bungalows or mid-20th-century ranch-style homes that measure between 1,500 and 2,500 square feet. These typically list between $400,000 and $750,000.
Greek revival style homes line the streets of Milledge Avenue Historic District.
Unique Queen Ann style home can also be found in Milledge Avenue Historic District
Craftsman style homes with wrap around porches can be found in Milledge Avenue Historic District.
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Day trips to Memorial Park
Memorial Park is popular with students. "A lot of us will go to Memorial Park," Robbins says. "It has the Bear Hollow Zoo and a little walking trail." It's about 2 miles south of the neighborhood and sprawls across 72 acres. The park has a basketball court, a playground for the kids and a pool. Plus, fishing is allowed at its small central pond. Memorial is also home to Quinn Hall, a small venue where the Athens Creative Theater hosts various shows. Oconee Forest Park, also 2 miles away, features additional hiking trails and is a popular area for mountain biking. Plus, it's home to the 15-acre Lake Herrick, where nonmotorized boating is permitted.
Five Points is also home to Bear Hollow zoo.
Oconee Forest Park has a dock where you can relax and enjoy the day.
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Dining in downtown or Five Points
Baxter Street has fast food and chain restaurants, like Raising Cane's and Papa John's, but residents mostly eat in Five Points and downtown Athens. In Five Points, Cali N' Tito's often has a line out the door. The pan-Latin restaurant serves Cuban sandwiches, veggie quesadillas and burritos. In downtown, there are 100 restaurant and bar options. The Place, located about a mile away, offers southern fare, from buttermilk chicken sandwiches to grilled pork chops. Downtown is also home to Athens' legendary music scene, featuring several music venues, like the Georgia Theater and the 40 Watt Club.
The Place is a popular restaurant in the Milledge Avenue Historic District area.
Enjoy a live show at the historic Georgia Theater near Milledge Avenue Historic District.
Marker Seven is a popular local seafood restaurant found in Five Points.
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Clarke Central High features a Freshman Academy
The Clarke County School District scores an overall B on Niche and serves nearly 12,500 students. Barrow Elementary School has a B-plus on Niche, and Alps Road Elementary has a C. Clarke Middle School has a B on Niche, and Clarke Central High School scores an A-minus. The high school features a Freshman Academy, which supports incoming freshmen transition to high school through academic and emotional support.
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary recently underwent a renovation of the front building.
Barrow Elementary is a rich and diverse place for students to learn.
Clarke Central High still stands in its original school building.
Clarke Middle School is a rich and diverse place for students to learn.
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Walking to campus or taking the UGA bus
Foot traffic is heavy in the Milledge Avenue Historic District. It's often busy with students headed to campus or running groups on their daily routes. Public transport is also accessible. ACC Transit and UGA-operated buses shuttle across Milledge Avenue, transporting commuters to UGA and other areas in Athens. Drivers can access Broad Street just north, which becomes the Atlanta Highway. Piedmont Athens Regional is about 2 miles away, and St. Mary's Hospital is about a mile west. Atlanta is about 70 miles away, and the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about a 73-mile trip.
Milledge Avenue Historic District is highly populated by UGA students.
The UGA bus offers free rides all throughout Milledge Avenue Historic District.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Milledge Avenue Historic District
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Milledge Avenue Historic District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Milledge Avenue Historic District, Athens sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days.
Housing Trends
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
32
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,415
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,502
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
27,007
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
526
Median Age
25
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
4.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,322
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
81.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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