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Decatur, GA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Decatur.

Population: 169,430 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Decatur, GA is $363,642 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $389,764 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,736/month. 42 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$363,642

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$363,642
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-6.6%
5-year appreciation
+7.5%
10-year appreciation
+90.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$395,224
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$389,764
Median list price
$377,810
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
+6.3%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
127
For-sale inventory
1,129
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
204
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
81 days
New listings (monthly)
247

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,736/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
42
Elementary schools
27
Middle schools
9
High schools
6
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
City Schools of Decatur, DeKalb County, State Specialty Schools II- PEACE Academy Charter School
Schools include
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School, Beacon Hill Middle School, Clairemont Elementary School, Winnona Park Elementary School, Decatur High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (6.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.6°F
Average high
76.2°F
Average low
63.4°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
460
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
195,155
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
149,456

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
196
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
27
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
403
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,360 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,731
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
266,367
Average weekly wage
$1,546
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,321

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DecaturState medianUS median
Median home value$363,642$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$389,764$305,450$325,000
Median days on market56 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,736/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,731$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Decatur, GA?
$363,642.
What is the median sale price in Decatur, GA?
$389,764.
How long do homes take to sell in Decatur, GA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Decatur, GA?
Typical rent: $1,736/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Decatur, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Decatur, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Decatur, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Decatur, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Decatur, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Decatur, GA?
42 schools (27 elementary, 9 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Decatur, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Decatur, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Decatur, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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