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Decatur Township

    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Decatur Township is located in Illinois with a population of 51,086. Decatur Township is in Macon County. Living in Decatur Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Decatur Township there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Decatur Township and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    51,086

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $69,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $658
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Decatur Township

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $37,424
    National
    $55,322
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