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Why Move to Decatur

COMMUNITY DATA FOR DECATUR, GEORGIA

DECATUR POPULATION: 19,853
metro population: 5,457,831
state population: 9,919,945
national population: 313,914,040

DECATUR HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $55,619
average national household income: $50,935

DECATUR COST OF LIVING INDEX: 124
average national cost of living: 100               

DECATUR MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $159,250
median national home price: $153,800          

DECATUR PROPERTY TAX RATE: $8.13
per $1,000 of Decatur assessed home value
average national property tax rate: $11.20 

DECATUR CRIME RATE:  4
average national Crime Rate: 4 ranked 1-10, best to worst

Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to Metro Atlanta, just like you. A newcomer will find why Metro Atlanta has ranked as one of the best regions in America to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

 

CONNECT UTILITIES IN DECATUR BY CONTACTING:

POWER: 
Georgia Power
404-506-6526
www.georgiapower.com

WATER & SEWER:
DeKalb County   
404-378-4475
www.co.dekalb.ga.us

GAS:
Georgia Natural Gas            
770-850-6200
www.onlygng.com

TRASH & RECYCLING
City Of Decatur
404-377-557
www.decaturga.com

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