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Decatur
  • Town in Michigan
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Decatur

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Decatur is a town in Michigan with a population of 2,042. Decatur is in Van Buren County. Living in Decatur offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Decatur and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    2,042
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $97,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $636
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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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
      761.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      58.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      644.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,284.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      116
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Decatur

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,153
    National
    $69,021
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