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Decatur, GA
Decatur · GA 30030
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$880K
Median Price
91/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
13 min
to Atlanta, GA
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
74/100
CQuietness
60/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
91/100
WYLT Score75/100
Our Take
Decatur offers a vibrant, walkable community with strong schools and a lively food scene, making it a solid choice for families and young professionals who can handle the higher cost of living. It’s close to Atlanta and safe, but traffic and parking can be a hassle.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent walkability and diverse dining options
- ✓High-performing public schools and strong charter schools
- ✓Convenient 13‑minute commute into downtown Atlanta
- ✓Low flood risk and good air quality
Real Talk
- !Higher cost of living and home prices compared to neighboring suburbs
- !Limited parking and congestion during peak commute hours
- !Some noise from the nearby business district
- !Higher property taxes and potential HOA fees in certain neighborhoods
- $Property taxes can be among the highest in the county
- $HOA fees for condo and townhouse complexes
- $Higher utility costs due to older home infrastructure
Best For
Young professionalsFamilies with school‑age childrenRemote workersFoodies and nightlife enthusiasts
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Decatur, GA
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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