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Decatur, AL

Population: 55,419

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Key findings

Decatur has a Livability Score of 71_/100, which is considered excellent
Decatur crime rates are 47% higher than the Alabama average
Cost of living in Decatur is 3% lower than the Alabama average
Decatur real estate prices are 1% lower than the Alabama average
Rental prices in Decatur are 16% lower than the Alabama average

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75%Family friendly 25%Public transit is accessible 50%Walkable to grocery stores 75%Yards are well-kept 100%Lots of parks 50%Walkable to restaurants 100%Friendly neighbors 75%Safe at night 75%Pet friendly 75%Streets have sidewalks 100%A quiet area 75%Sense of community

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Decatur Demographics

Population55,419 Median Age38.6 Have Kids (under 18)46%

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Top Rated Schools in Decatur

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Eastwood Elementary School	PK - 5	233	65%
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School	3 - 5	359	64%
Walter Jackson Elementary School	KG - 5	295	52%
Decatur High Dev	9 - 12	47	50%
Julian Harris Elementary School	KG - 5	386	43%
Cedar Ridge Middle School	6 - 8	858	39%
Oak Pk Middle School	6 - 8	653	39%
Decatur High School	9 - 12	963	38%

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Why Decatur, Alabama Will Always Be Home!

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Attractions8/10

Community10/10

Nightlife7/10

Dining7/10

Shopping8/10

Outside of Huntsville, Alabama, is a little town I call home; Decatur. My family still resides in this small town and when I visit I am overwhelmed with the southern charm the city boasts. While you won't find fancy streets like Rodeo Drive, you will find small streets with friendly neighbors waving as you pass. To some it may be a country little town, but to me it will always be the place that makes me feel warm inside.

Driving through the downtown area, you will find a normal city with hotels, quaint shops and restaurants. The Tennessee River is a favorite place of mine to visit, as well as many of the other locals. Boating, fishing and passing the day are a great way to spend time on such a nice river. Every time I go home, I always take my nieces to the River Wild children's garden to play. It is such a nice park that is clean and has ample equipment for children to enjoy.

My family loves the theater. Every year we go to The Princess Theater and watch a fabulous production. This little theater has been in existence since 1887 and is a great event for the whole family to enjoy. A night at the theater is every complete without dinner. There are ample dinner selections and ever kind of cuisines you could imagine. The prices are good and the food exceptional.

When selecting a neighborhood to live in, a family is usually concerned about safety. Decatur has some of the lowest crime rates in the state, which makes finding a house even easier. For those who might be interested in making Decatur home, the schools are top rated and there are two hospitals right in the city. With a great family atmosphere and being a safe, community oriented town to raise children, Decatur will always be home to me.

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Source: The Decatur, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).