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North Decatur
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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Overall Niche Grade
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    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  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 minus

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North Decatur is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 16,369. North Decatur is in DeKalb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in North Decatur offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In North Decatur there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in North Decatur and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in North Decatur are above average.

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About North Decatur...
Population
16,369

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$366,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,365
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    19%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    38%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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