Buy Rent

Decorah, IA

Population: 7,985

95

Key findings

Decorah has a Livability Score of 95_/100, which is considered exceptional
Decorah crime rates are 71% lower than the Iowa average
Cost of living in Decorah is 4% lower than the Iowa average
Decorah real estate prices are 21% higher than the Iowa average
Rental prices in Decorah are 17% lower than the Iowa average

Best Places to Live in and Around Decorah

See all the best places to live around Decorah

Compare Decorah, IA Livability

What do the locals think about Decorah?

80%Family friendly 40%Public transit is accessible 80%Walkable to grocery stores 60%Yards are well-kept 60%Lots of parks 100%Walkable to restaurants 60%Friendly neighbors 40%Safe at night 40%Pet friendly 60%Streets have sidewalks 60%A quiet area 80%Sense of community

Based on 5 votes from AreaVibes users. See all Decorah poll results.

Decorah Real estate & Rental prices

See Decorah real estate or rentals

Decorah Demographics

Population7,985 Median Age31.0 Have Kids (under 18)36%

See more Decorah demographic data

Top Rated Schools in Decorah

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Decorah High School	9 - 12	568	92%
Decorah Middle School	5 - 8	517	84%
Carrie Lee Elementary School	3 - 4	234	83%
North Winneshiek Elementary School	PK - 6	75	65%
Crossroads Academy	KG - 11	26	n/a
West Side Elementary School	PK - KG	60	n/a
St Benedict School	PK - 8	113	n/a
John Cline Elementary School	KG - 2	301	n/a

See all Decorah schools

The best places in Iowa

Here are the best places to live in Iowa

Top 10 cities in Iowa with the best education system

Check out the 10 safest cities in Iowa

10 best cities to buy a new house in Iowa

Decorah Reviews

Write a review about Decorah Tell people what you like or don't like about Decorah…

Mayberry does exist and it's called . . . Decorah

Attractions8/10

Community10/10

Nightlife7/10

Dining7/10

Shopping8/10

I spent a few days in Decorah this summer on my quest to find Mayberry. Decorah is a beautiful town with one of the most thriving downtowns I have seen. Years ago, when Wal-Mart came to the outskirts of town, concerned citizens banded together to develop a plan to prevent the quaint downtown from being a casualty. Surrounding the downtown are picturesque Victorians and Arts & Craft homes. Decorah has a great school system and the typical amenities of a small town.

Some may see my next comment as a "con" but I think it is part of the reason why Decorah has kept its charm . . . it's not easy to get to. Probably the biggest asset the community has, however, is the community. The people are so welcoming a friendly.

The only downside I can think of is that winters can be very cold. Otherwise, the other three seasons are beautiful.

3 0

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