Texas · Metropolitan Area
Decatur is a small city in Texas with a population of 7,087. Residents earn $71,919 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Decatur receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Decatur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Decatur is $71,919, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Decatur is $242,200, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Decatur is below the national average at 158 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,309 per 100,000, 69% above the national average.
23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Decatur enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 73.6% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.4% |
| 97% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,919 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,382 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,340 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,654 |
| County GDP | $4,250M |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 182 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,757 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $242,200 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $426,878 |
| Median List Price | $239,500 |
| Median List Price | $239,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $212 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 51.9% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,089 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,356 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,757 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,574/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 158.3/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 15.8/100K |
| Robbery | 63.3/100K |
| Assault | 79.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,309.1/100K |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 190.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,008.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 110.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2259°N, 97.5870°W |
| County FIPS | 48497 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Retail Stores | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |