What are the schools like in North Decatur, GA?

North Decatur is served primarily by DeKalb County. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, and 23 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in North Decatur?

The median household income in North Decatur, GA is $103,468 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in North Decatur, GA?

North Decatur has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

North Decatur, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is North Decatur, GA affordable or expensive?

North Decatur's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Decatur is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $410,800 and the median rent is $1,609 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Decatur, GA?

North Decatur has a violent crime rate of 694.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3064.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Decatur, GA a Good Place to Live?

North Decatur is a small city of 17,183 in Georgia, with a median household income of $103,468 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: North Decatur stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether North Decatur is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Decatur city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

North Decatur's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Decatur costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	North Decatur, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$410,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,609	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,468	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

North Decatur's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

694.6 /100k

Property Crime

3064.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

North Decatur is served primarily by DeKalb County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	North Decatur, GA	National Avg
School District	DeKalb County	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	22	—
High Schools	23	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Decatur sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Decatur, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	North Decatur, GA	National Avg
Population	17,183	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	10.4%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Scottdale, GA 2 mi North Druid Hills, GA 2 mi Decatur, GA 3 mi Clarkston, GA 3 mi Druid Hills, GA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in North Decatur

North Decatur, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30033

North Decatur vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Decatur, GA affordable or expensive?

North Decatur's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Decatur roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $410,800 and median rent is $1,609/month.

What is the crime rate in North Decatur, GA?

North Decatur's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3064.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Decatur?

Public schools in North Decatur are operated by DeKalb County. The district has 82 elementary, 22 middle, and 23 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 75.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is North Decatur, GA a good place to live?

North Decatur, GA has a population of 17,183, a median household income of $103,468, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in North Decatur?

North Decatur averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in North Decatur?

North Decatur, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30033.

What is the population of North Decatur?

The population of North Decatur, Georgia is 17,183 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Decatur?

Key numbers for living in North Decatur: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $410,800, median household income $103,468, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Decatur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.