Decatur, GA

Living in Decatur

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 79
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 18
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 13
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Colleges 51
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Schools 73
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Residents

24k Population +4.9k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
74% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black20%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate10%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree40%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$106k Median Household Income +$35k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more25%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts76%
Sales and office13%
Service7%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home14%

Housing

$522k Median Home Value +$174k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$886 Median Monthly Rent +$193 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
DeKalb County63

Property Crime in Decatur

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
DeKalb County84

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 4 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur

Inland Flooding33
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur, GA

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Agnes Scott College
0 miles, SE
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Emory University
2 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur, GA

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Airports

Airports near Decatur, GA

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Columbus Airport
94 miles, SW
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Lovell Field
101 miles, NW
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