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Decatur
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Decatur is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 24,334. Decatur is in DeKalb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Decatur offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Decatur there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Decatur and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Decatur are highly rated.

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About Decatur...
Population
24,334

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$583,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,456
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    33%
  • Own
    67%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    129
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    11.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    72.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    174.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,931.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    117.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    18%
  • 10-17 years
    15%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    43%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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