Decatur, Alabama
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 25% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 11% of US places
- top 5% for property tax rate
- top 13% for commute time
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Decatur is a mid-size city in Alabama with about 58,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include property tax rate, commute time, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on sales tax and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.7 in4.1 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 64% of US places
Home Value$170k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$801better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.39%better than 95% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax9.29%better than 8% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.27%better than 58% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation58.0 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 78% of US places
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 16% of US places
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.4better than 38% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 70% of US places
School Quality52.9better than 41% of US places
Violent Crime2526/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2623/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population57,52598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.447th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5488th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0259th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5077th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)59.0%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)22.7%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.5%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 87% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance72 mibetter than 54% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.2%better than 33% of US places
Amenities Nearby15.30better than 18% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 21% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Decatur an affordable place to live?
- Decatur is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 64% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Decatur?
- The median home value in Decatur is $170k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Decatur?
- Median household income in Decatur is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Decatur?
- Median gross rent in Decatur is $801 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Decatur safe?
- Decatur is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2526/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2623/100k.
- What is the weather like in Decatur?
- Decatur averages 80°F in July and 42°F in January, with 58.0 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Decatur?
- Public-school quality in Decatur is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Decatur?
- The average one-way commute in Decatur is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)