Decatur

Welcome to Decatur

An artistic and charming Atlanta suburb in high demand

Decatur is one of the most beautiful, in-demand neighborhoods surrounding Atlanta. Starting with a charmingly walkable town square surrounded by local boutiques, the neighborhood stretches into a tree-lined paradise with some of the most lovely homes in the region, featuring Craftsman bungalows and Farmhouse estates.

Decatur hosts an annual art festival and is known for its truly excellent public school district.

What to Love

Charming neighborhoods and small-town feel
Town square with many boutique shops
Many local farm-to-table restaurants
Excellent public schools
On the MARTA subway system

Local Lifestyle

Decatur is an affluent neighborhood with an inclusive community. For those who love boutique shopping and farm-to-table restaurants, you'll find everything your heart desires in the downtown square alongside beautiful historic buildings. Decatur has a creative vibe and local artwork on display, culminating in the widely celebrated annual Decatur Arts Festival, where families from every corner of Decatur gather in the square to celebrate local artists and dance to live music.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Aside from beautiful craftsman neighborhoods, Decatur's best features are the independent boutique shops and delightful farm-to-table restaurants. The Brick Store Pub is the heart of Decatur's downtown activity, having breathed new life into Decatur's nightlife since it opened in 1997. The Brick Store Pub is a gorgeous two-story brick and wood structure with some of the best beer in the county and classic pub food with a farm-fresh twist.

For some of Atlanta's best tacos, head to Taqueria del Sol, which features deliciously fresh-made ingredients and an indoor-outdoor dining experience in light blue. You're bound to be impressed no matter your favorite kind of tacos and authentic Mexican cuisine.

For a vegetarian experience that is out of this world, explore the menu of Chai Patti, a restaurant with beautiful platters of Indian street food and a great variety of vegetarian options. For a pork-friendly experience, stop by The Iberian Pig, or fill up on delicious Mediterranean fare at Café Lily.

Things to Do

Decatur is a lively place with a mild climate, so there's always a community event or festival around the corner. One of the biggest bashes in Decatur is the Decatur Art Festival. Local artists, hand-crafted goods, and endless delicious food stalls set the stage for live music for three days of fun that most look forward to every Spring.

You could also join the community for the Decatur Book Festival, another multi-day event with many activities, book stands, and visiting authors from around the country to share talks and autographs with local reading enthusiasts and their friends and family.

You can also find live music every week at Eddie's Attic, one of Atlanta's oldest and most prestigious live music venues and a great place to grab a burger.

Schools

Decatur is full of incredible public schools as well as many sought-after preschools and private schools for all ages.

Public Schools

Decatur City Schools: K-12
Clairemont Elementary
Oakhurst Elementary
Glennwood Elementary
Decatur High
Decatur Middle
Westchester Elementary

Preschools

Decatur Montessori
International Montessori Academy
The Smarties Academy
Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community
Holy Trinity Preschool
Sand Preschool

Private Schools

The Waldorf School of Atlanta
Saint Thomas More Catholic
The Friends School of Atlanta
The Paideia School

Demographics and Employment Data for Decatur, GA

Population Households Employment

Decatur has 8,906 households, with an average household size of 2.64. 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. 24,334 people call Decatur home. The population density is 5,293.62 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,334

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.6

Median Age

47.42 / 52.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

8,906

Total Households

2.64

Average Household Size

$63,021

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Around Decatur, GA

There's plenty to do around Decatur, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

93

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

78

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

54

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ross Unlimited Big & Tall, Morningside Day Out, and Highland Yoga - Decatur.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Ross Unlimited Big & Tall page on Yelp Search 366 Flat Shoals Ave SE on Google Maps	Shopping	3.52 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Morningside Day Out page on Yelp Search 2108 Briarcliff Rd NE on Google Maps	Active	3.77 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Highland Yoga - Decatur page on Yelp Search 450 N McDonough St on Google Maps	Active	0.13 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Turn 2 Massage page on Yelp	Active	4.35 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the FitMD page on Yelp Search 391 9th St NE on Google Maps	Active	4.5 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Roundhouse Kickboxing page on Yelp Search 749 Moreland Ave SE on Google Maps	Active	4 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Forbici For Hair page on Yelp Search 3248 E Ponce De Leon Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.21 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Snatched Body & Lash Spa page on Yelp Search 3755 Memorial Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.19 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the AfterGlo Skincare page on Yelp Search 519 Memorial Dr SE on Google Maps	Beauty	4.59 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mode Salon and Color Studio page on Yelp Search 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.34 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Barry’s Haircuts 4 Men page on Yelp Search 1544 Piedmont Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.66 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Double Trouble Barbers page on Yelp Search 1544 Piedmont Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	4.66 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elite beauty bar page on Yelp Search 626 Dekalb Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	4.18 miles	45 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hairscaping page on Yelp Search 4229 First Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin Catalyst page on Yelp Search 1530 Dekalb Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.41 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the VpBrows page on Yelp Search 828 Ralph Mcgill Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.66 miles	77 reviews	5/5 stars

Schools in Decatur, GA

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The following schools are within or nearby Decatur. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Overview for Decatur, GA

24,334

38.6 years

High

$63,021

Homes For Sale

$4,000,000

$2,225,000

$2,225,000

$1,895,000

$1,800,000

$1,699,500

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

$1,550,000

$1,435,000

$1,400,000

$1,379,000

$1,345,000

$1,275,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,245,000

$1,225,000

$1,225,000

$1,200,000

$1,195,000

$1,180,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,100,000

$1,095,000

$1,095,000

$1,050,000

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Welcome to Decatur

What to Love

Local Lifestyle

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Schools

Demographics and Employment Data for Decatur, GA

24,334

High

38.6

47.42 / 52.58%

8,906

2.64

$63,021

Around Decatur, GA

93

Walker's Paradise

78

Very Bikeable

54

Good Transit

Points of Interest

Schools in Decatur, GA

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