At a Glance
Median Income
$71,919
$37,382 per capita
Home Value
$242,200
Zillow: $440,261
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.5% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $71,919 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,382. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $242,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,261. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,817/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,087
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,919
Per Capita$37,382
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,089
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$440,261
Housing Units2,621
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,817/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,574/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Decatur was founded in 1854.
The median home in Decatur was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.