Living in Decatur, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Decatur · Census data 2020–2024
Decatur has 9,811 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $58,646 (18% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $142,800, the median rent is $820/month.
Decatur at a glance
- Population
- 9,811
- Median age
- 44.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $58,646State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $142,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $820/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Decatur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Decatur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Decatur the median home value is $142,800, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
Decatur median household income
The median household income in Decatur is $58,646 and the income per person is $31,018. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Decatur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,716
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.17
Decatur demographics
- Population
- 9,811
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 4,389
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Decatur ›
Education in Decatur
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Decatur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Decatur
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Decatur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 9,811 | $58,646 | $142,800 | $820 |
| Monroe | 707 | $74,063 | $164,400 | $699 |
| Wren | 206 | $50,625 | $82,500 | — |
| Willshire | 391 | $47,500 | $80,000 | $867 |
| Hoagland | 845 | $61,563 | $183,600 | — |
| Monroeville | 1,122 | $56,302 | $128,000 | $883 |
| Berne | 3,965 | $62,159 | $151,700 | $792 |
| Hessen Cassel | 261 | $75,878 | $504,800 | — |
| Ossian | 3,384 | $71,563 | $201,500 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Decatur, IN?
The median household income in Decatur is $58,646, 18% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $142,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Decatur?
The median gross rent in Decatur is $820 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Decatur, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Decatur?
The median age in Decatur is 44.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Decatur?
The average commute to work in Decatur is 27 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Decatur?
The unemployment rate in Decatur is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Decatur?
12.3% 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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