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North Decatur, GA
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North Decatur, GA
At a Glance
How North Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Decatur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Decatur a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Decatur residents earn a median household income of $110,366 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,366. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 North Decatur is $459,000 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,076. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 32.1% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
North 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.
Education
74.1% of adults in North Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (120% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North 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.