Decatur
- Town in Alabama
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Decatur
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Town in Alabama
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 152 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C+
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$147,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$725
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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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
- Assault254.6national 282.7
- Murder1.8national 6.1
- Rape57.2national 40.7
- Robbery107national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary820.9national 500.1
- Theft3,121.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft315.5national 284
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Working in Decatur
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,539
National
$69,021Places to Work in Decatur
Top Public Schools Serving Decatur
- grade A
Hartselle Intermediate School
- Rating 4.69 out of 5 13 reviews
- grade A minus
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
- grade A minus
Eastwood Elementary School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B+
Walter Jackson Elementary School
- Rating 4.75 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade B+
Austin Junior High School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools Near Decatur
- grade A+
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 90 reviews
- grade A
Westminster Christian Academy
- Rating 4.54 out of 5 97 reviews
- grade A
Madison Academy
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 124 reviews
- grade A minus
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
- Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A minus
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 60 reviews
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Best place to raise a young family or start your career. Similar in nature to Decatur, GA's relationship to ATL. Decatur has all of the desirable amenities, shopping, and dining with a slower pace of life and safer community compared to big city Huntsville next door. Little to no crime in Decatur. Any amenities that Decatur does not have, you can find in Huntsville which is only a 20-minute drive away. It's the perfect relationship! Accessibility to nature and the outdoors is amazing-I can leave my office and be on my boat within 10 minutes. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the Southern edge of the city and has many well-kept trails and great access to watch wildlife. Lots of free community events for kids and young professionals. AMAZING historic downtown area that is growing rapidly! We love living in Decatur and all of the new friends that we've met who aren't even natives to the city. A good mix of born-and-raised and newcomers. Decatur is very welcoming!
Decatur is a small, everybody knows everybody, willing to lend a helping hand city. It is right on the Tennessee River which provides a very peaceful and serene scenic view. It is family friendly with lots of parks and family things to do which are low cost and some are even free. We have 2 beautiful golf courses - Point Mallard and Burning Tree. We have a large water park that is attached to the golf course and several festivals each year that provide activities and opportunities for families and friends to build great memories. We are growing more each year, adding stores, jobs, festivals, and museums. We also have mom and pop shops that have been around for decades that have been provided their services to those in the community for years. If you are looking for a small town to get a way to and enjoy some peace and quiet, then this is the place for you. It is big enough to explore and small enough so that you are not overwhelmed that you can't just rest and relax.
Decatur, Alabama is a beautiful city that is home to the National Wildlife Refuge as well as a widely known attraction, Point Mallard. When entering the city, visitors will find a wide range of food options from sit down to fast food, open to pleasing each individual's taste buds. Decatur offers 3 high school and middle schools, as well as numerous magnet and elementary schools for students living in as well as around the city. Within Decatur, there is also lots of history seen including the "Old Historic District" in downtown Decatur. Point Mallard is the highlight tourist spot in Decatur, Alabama. This spot not only offers a wonderful waterpark during the summer but also many tourist events throughout the year such as the Hot Air Balloon Festival in May, as well as the Fourth of July festival with a large firework celebration. All in all, Decatur, Alabama is a small city with a big heart for preserving the wildlife as well as bringing the community together.