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Atlanta

Decatur

#1 in Best Places to Live in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
  • 119 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A
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Decatur is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 22,022. Decatur is in DeKalb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Decatur offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Decatur there are a lot of 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.
About Decatur...
Population
22,022

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$418,700
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$866
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    33%
  • Own
    67%
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Decatur Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    47
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    9
    41
  • Robbery
    115
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    269
    500
  • Theft
    1,886
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    115
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    20%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    13%

Working in Decatur

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$92,263
National
$55,322
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Decatur Reviews

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I love it here! My family and I moved here from Utah, and are originally from Miami, but Decatur has been a great city for us. We live in the area dubbed North Decatur, so it's quite different from what natives may associate Decatur with as this area is more gentrified than the south side. We live within 5 minutes of Emory University, there's a ton of options for healthy food and lifestyle trends nearby. My wife takes our 2-year old daughter to a ton of activities either here at downtown Decatur. Whether you're single or married with or without kids, North Decatur has a ton to offer you.Highly recommend!
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I go to Agnes Scott College, and I love walking downtown on the weekends to study at a coffee shop, try new food, or shop for Christmas/birthday gifts. There are lots of unique shops and restaurants. Choose your coffee shop carefully, though; Starbucks is always packed!
I love living in this community! It has great schools, shopping and neighbors. This community is diverse and open minded. It has southern charm mixed with an urban flare! It also has an eclectic vibe at times in various neighborhoods throughout the community.