Decatur
Founded in 1823, it mixes a little history combined with the conveniences of the modern world.
Founded in 1823, it mixes a little history combined with the conveniences of the modern world.
Located in DeKalb County, there is always something going on in the city of Decatur. For that reason and because of its closeness to Atlanta, many people often mistake it for just another Atlanta neighborhood, but the city of about 20,000 people stands on its own as one of the best places to live in the metro area. Founded in 1823, Decatur mixes a little history combined with the conveniences of the modern world, and the locals love it.
16,369 people live in Decatur, where the median age is 40.4 and the average individual income is $62,343. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The Brookhaven housing market remains very competitive, with homes receiving an average of two offers and selling within approximately 24 days. Despite a slight dip in home prices, the market shows resilience and robust activity.
In April 2024, the median sale price of homes in Brookhaven was $670K, reflecting a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. However, the median sale price per square foot has increased by 1.4%, reaching $283. This indicates that while overall prices have slightly decreased, the value per square foot has appreciated, suggesting a continued demand for quality properties.
The market's brisk pace is evident as homes in Brookhaven typically sell after 24 days on the market, a slight increase from 22 days last year. This minor uptick in days on the market indicates a steady but highly active market where properties are still moving quickly.
There's plenty to do around Decatur, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Key Ingredient Bakery, Musette, and Operation Bootcamp.
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| Dining | 2.29 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.53 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.41 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.81 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.37 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.54 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.43 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.84 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.3 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.01 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.48 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Decatur has 7,818 households, with an average household size of 2.07. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Decatur do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,369 people call Decatur home. The population density is 3,332.95 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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