Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Two Fish & A Toad
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Cook Museum of Natural Science
Museum
Princess Theater
Theatre Arts
Southern Railway Depot
Museum
Ogle Stadium - Decatur High School
Stadium
AMC CLASSIC Decatur 12
Cinema
Point Mallard Water Park
Water Park
Spirit of America Stage
Theatre Arts
Eagle Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
AMF River City Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (24) F
Jack's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Whitt's Barbeque
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
El Palomino
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Milo's
Fast Food
Whitt's Barbeque
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
CrossFit Protocol
Gym
American Legion Post 15
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Coop
Grocery Store
Parks (72) A+
Courthouse Park
Park
Frazier Park
Park
Casa Grande Park
Park
Walden Oaks Park
Park
Malone Park
Park
Founders Park
Park
Rhodes Ferry Park
Park
Etta Freeman Park
Park
Jesse Lewis Smith Park
Park
Delano Park
Park
Elizabeth "Sister" Johnson Park
Park
A.C. Banks Park
Park
Riverside Walking Path
Park
Bee Line
Park
Aquadome Park
Park
Chashin Wheeler Park
Park
Pop Oliver Park
Park
Funland Park
Park
Hospitality Park
Park
Wolverine Park
Park
Shady Park
Park
Wilson Morgan Park
Park
Adventure Park
Park
Swan Creek Waterfowl Management Area
Park
Point Mallard Park
Park
Shops (26) F
810 Antiques
Furniture
Bank Street Antiques
Furniture
John's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Morningside Eazy-Shop
Convenience Store
RaceWay
Convenience Store
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
Decatur Mall
Mall
Lowe's
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
James's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Target
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Hot Buys Furniture
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
ReTag Home Store
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Decatur.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Morgan County Area Transportation System
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Decatur is 88/100 - which is equal to Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D

Decatur crime rates are 3,014 per 100k, which is 40% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,595 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
418 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment D+

The median income in Decatur is $49,296 - which is 10% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$49,296
F
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Decatur City Hall
Police
Morgan County Sheriff
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Decatur Morgan Hospital
Hospital
Decatur Fire and Rescue 3
Fire Station
Parkway Campus
Hospital
The Imaging Center
Clinic
Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care
Clinic
Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A+

Decatur home prices are $141,000 - which is 10% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$141,000
D
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C-

The Decatur graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% lower than Alabama
School Test Scores
46%
F
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (21) F
Bankscaddell Elementary School
Long Term Case
West Decatur Elementary School
Somerville Road Elementary School
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Brookhaven Middle School
Oak Park Middle School
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Woodmeade Elementary School
Austinville Elementary School
Eastwood Elementary School
Morgan County System Of Services Inc
Julian Harris Elementary School
Cedar Ridge Middle School
High Schools (10) A+
Horizon High School
Long Term Case
Decatur High School
Decatur High Developmental
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Austin High School
Career Technical Center
Austin Junior High School
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ratings A+

Decatur has an overall rating of 88% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
A+
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A Hidden Gem 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2022) Decatur is one of Alabama's hidden gems. I moved here from Huntsville and the quality of life is much better than Huntsville even if upscale shopping and restaurants are mostly lacking. Decatur is a lush city, with many parks and spectacular river views. Half of the city is surro ...Read More unded by Wheeler Wildlife Refuge. The downtown is quaint and old fashioned, mostly locally owned and none of the chain stores that mar and homogenize other city downtowns. The Historic District has dozens of well-kept mansions from easier eras. Parts of the city are sketchy, especially on Moulton St., but not enough to affect the city as a whole. There is also little nightlife for those concerned with such things, but overall, I find the city to be a pleasant river city with a strong blue collar vibe. Read Less
Why Decatur, Alabama Will Always Be Home! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 23, 2012) 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 frien ...Read More dly 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. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Decatur? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Courthouse Park
      Frazier Park
      Casa Grande Park
      Walden Oaks Park
      Malone Park
      Founders Park
      Rhodes Ferry Park
      Etta Freeman Park

      Entertainment

      Cook Museum of Natural Science
      Princess Theater
      Southern Railway Depot
      Ogle Stadium - Decatur High School
      AMC CLASSIC Decatur 12
      Point Mallard Water Park
      Spirit of America Stage
      Eagle Amphitheatre

      Food & Drink

      Jack's
      Zaxby's
      Hardee's
      Whitt's Barbeque
      McDonald's
      El Palomino
      Arby's
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Decatur? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Decatur.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Decatur a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Parkway Campus
      Decatur Morgan Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors