Living in North Decatur, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Decatur · Census data 2020–2024
North Decatur has 18,442 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $110,871 (43% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $474,600, the median rent is $1,913/month.
North Decatur at a glance
- Population
- 18,442
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $110,871State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $474,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,913/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North Decatur a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Decatur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Decatur the median home value is $474,600, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,913 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,507 a month in housing costs.
North Decatur median household income
The median household income in North Decatur is $110,871 and the income per person is $63,793. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in North Decatur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,836
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 15.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.19
North Decatur demographics
- Population
- 18,442
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 8,330
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Decatur ›
Education in North Decatur
74% of adults 25 and older in North Decatur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 39.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Decatur
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.6%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
North Decatur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| North Druid Hills | 17,997 | $102,742 | $515,900 | $1,874 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
| Clarkston | 14,557 | $48,564 | $302,600 | $1,422 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
| Brookhaven | 57,855 | $117,663 | $692,700 | $1,882 |
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What is the median household income in North Decatur, GA?
The median household income in North Decatur is $110,871, 43% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Decatur?
The median home value in North Decatur is $474,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in North Decatur?
The median gross rent in North Decatur is $1,913 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is North Decatur, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in North Decatur?
The median age in North Decatur is 39.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in North Decatur?
The average commute to work in North Decatur is 25 minutes; 25.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Decatur?
The unemployment rate in North Decatur is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Decatur?
74% of adults in North 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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