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Decatur
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
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Suburb
Atlanta

Decatur

#4 in Best Suburbs to Live in Georgia
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    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.
    About Decatur...
    Population
    24,334
    Suburb of
    Atlanta
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    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
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      129
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      72.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      174.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,931.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      117.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Decatur

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $123,617
    National
    $69,021
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