Playing golf in the Athens Metro Area can be exciting. The area has 7 courses to choose from. The local time zone is Eastern Time and daylight savings time is observed. The total population is 165,594 which means there are approximately 16,559 golfers. The average household income in the area is $33,779 with an average of 2.71 people per household. If you want to buy a home in the area, expect to pay around $105,290. For a home on a golf course expect to pay around $136,877. When you play golf in the area you will be teeing-off at about 708 feet above sea level.