Living in Decatur, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Decatur · Census data 2020–2024
Decatur has 190 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $45,781 (39% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $101,000.
Decatur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Decatur at a glance
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $45,781State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $101,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 98.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Decatur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
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 $101,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Decatur median household income
The median household income in Decatur is $45,781 and the income per person is $22,164. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Decatur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 112
- Owner-occupied
- 98.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.3%
- Vacant
- 33%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.53
33% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Decatur has many vacation and second homes.
Decatur demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 75
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Decatur ›
Education in Decatur
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Decatur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Decatur
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Decatur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 190 | $45,781 | $101,000 | — |
| Leon | 1,899 | $54,231 | $99,800 | $577 |
| Davis City | 160 | $36,833 | $54,300 | — |
| Grand River | 166 | $40,156 | $40,000 | — |
| Van Wert | 188 | $74,375 | $66,800 | $775 |
| Lamoni | 2,207 | $54,554 | $113,400 | $644 |
| Kellerton | 286 | $46,875 | $59,200 | $598 |
| Garden Grove | 171 | $34,000 | $46,100 | $530 |
| Sun Valley Lake | 163 | $135,521 | $637,000 | — |
More for people moving to Decatur
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What is the median household income in Decatur, IA?
The median household income in Decatur is $45,781, 39% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $101,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Decatur, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
What is the median age in Decatur?
The median age in Decatur is 33.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Decatur?
The average commute to work in Decatur is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Decatur?
The unemployment rate in Decatur is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Decatur?
9.7% 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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