Decatur, GA
Living in Decatur
Bikeability82
Walkability79
Commute45
Public Transit74
Affordability18
Public Safety49
Airports87
Hospitals13
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+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
$106kMedian 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
$522kMedian Home Value+$174k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$886Median 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
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community
0 miles, NE
Global Village Project
0 miles, NE
The Community School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur, GA
Agnes Scott College
0 miles, SE
DeVry University-Georgia
0 miles, N
Emory University
2 miles, NW
Beulah Heights University
4 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decatur, GA
Emory Decatur Hospital
2 miles, NE
Emory University Hospital
2 miles, NW
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
2 miles, NW
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Decatur, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
12 miles, SW
Columbus Airport
94 miles, SW
Lovell Field
101 miles, NW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
137 miles, E