Living in Decatur, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Decatur · Census data 2020–2024
Decatur has 57,361 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $61,563 (4% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $210,200, the median rent is $896/month.
Decatur at a glance
- Population
- 57,361
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $61,563State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $210,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $896/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Decatur a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Alabama median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Decatur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Decatur the median home value is $210,200, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Decatur median household income
The median household income in Decatur is $61,563 and the income per person is $34,685. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Decatur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,467
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.38
Decatur demographics
- Population
- 57,361
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 23,722
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Decatur ›
Education in Decatur
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Decatur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Decatur
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Decatur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 57,361 | $61,563 | $210,200 | $896 |
| Trinity | 2,561 | $100,929 | $283,000 | — |
| Priceville | 3,726 | $117,127 | $266,400 | $682 |
| Hartselle | 15,847 | $76,290 | $203,800 | $804 |
| Hillsboro | 527 | $61,818 | $121,100 | $681 |
| Somerville | 921 | $49,261 | $144,800 | $802 |
| Triana | 3,964 | $110,100 | $278,200 | $1,729 |
| Falkville | 1,606 | $46,888 | $139,600 | $693 |
| Athens | 29,002 | $69,922 | $270,000 | $899 |
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What is the median household income in Decatur, AL?
The median household income in Decatur is $61,563, 4% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Decatur?
The median home value in Decatur is $210,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Decatur?
The median gross rent in Decatur is $896 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Decatur, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Alabama median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Decatur?
The median age in Decatur is 39.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Decatur?
The average commute to work in Decatur is 21 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Decatur?
The unemployment rate in Decatur is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Decatur?
22.4% of adults in Decatur have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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