Decatur, GA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Lydia Rodriguez

Internet providers in Decatur?

Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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oaklandguy2025

Housing in Decatur compared to Cleveland

First post here. Just moved here 1 months ago and Household incomes average around $140,480 in Decatur. It's a a small town city with about 24,470 people. You can expect to pay around $1,716 for rent here. Median household income is $140,480, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is dece...

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Hailey Rogers

Decatur vs Charlotte -which is better?

I'm a 50-year-old software engineer and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Decatur sits at 148.2 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think?...

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oaklandguy2025

Career opportunities in Decatur, GA

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Harper Sanchez

Decatur housing prices -when will it stop?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,716 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $655,900, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies...

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oaklandguy2025

What Decatur does better than anywhere else

Median household income is $140,480, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? TIA! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of w...

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Delilah James

Remote worker thinking about Decatur

So, The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 24,470 people. With a population of 24,470, Decatur is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cos...

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Parker Miller

Cost of living reality check -Decatur

OK so I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 24,470 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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living_adam80

Rent in Decatur getting crazy

Rent is about $1,716/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading.

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