At a Glance
Median Income
$140,480
$73,735 per capita
Home Value
$655,900
Zillow: $277,821
Median Rent
$1,716/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
3,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Decatur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Decatur a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Decatur residents earn a median household income of $140,480 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,735. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,556 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $655,900 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,821. Median rent is $1,716/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,078/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
77.3% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population24,470
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density5,308/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,480
Per Capita$73,735
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
A
Home Value$655,900
Rent$1,716
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$277,821
Housing Units10,173
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property3,078/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary464/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,013 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+43.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Decatur was founded in 1823.
The median home in Decatur was built in 1970.
34.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.
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