Living in Decatur, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Decatur · Census data 2020–2024
Decatur has 1,567 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $45,179 (26% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $157,600, the median rent is $813/month.
Decatur at a glance
- Population
- 1,567
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $45,179State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $157,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Decatur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.2%.
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 $157,600, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,027 a month in housing costs.
Decatur median household income
The median household income in Decatur is $45,179 and the income per person is $24,083. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Decatur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 758
- Owner-occupied
- 38.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.4%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.31
Decatur demographics
- Population
- 1,567
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 663
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Decatur ›
Education in Decatur
9% of adults 25 and older in Decatur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Decatur
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Decatur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 1,567 | $45,179 | $157,600 | $813 |
| Springtown | 109 | $95,078 | — | — |
| Gentry | 4,240 | $69,779 | $186,100 | $1,093 |
| Gravette | 3,714 | $68,214 | $216,300 | $1,037 |
| Highfill | 2,191 | $92,596 | $274,300 | $1,423 |
| Centerton | 21,920 | $115,713 | $338,500 | $1,465 |
| Sulphur Springs | 499 | $41,324 | $133,300 | $959 |
| Siloam Springs | 18,699 | $72,065 | $221,700 | $1,003 |
| Bentonville | 58,249 | $112,792 | $428,500 | $1,344 |
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What is the median household income in Decatur, AR?
The median household income in Decatur is $45,179, 26% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (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 $157,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Decatur?
The median gross rent in Decatur is $813 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Decatur, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Decatur?
The median age in Decatur is 36.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Decatur?
The average commute to work in Decatur is 21 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Decatur?
The unemployment rate in Decatur is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Decatur?
9% 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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