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Decatur, GA — ZIP 30034

Population: 41,847 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30034 (Decatur, GA) is $237,322 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $254,500 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,729/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,322

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,322
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-10.8%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+110.8%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$278,405
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$254,500
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+0.2%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
130
For-sale inventory
284
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
218
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
85 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,729/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,280/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Department of Juvenile Justice, DeKalb County
Schools include
DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center, Chapel Hill Middle School, Bob Mathis Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School, Southwest DeKalb High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (10.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
140
Days with Moderate air quality
218
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
425
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
193,098
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
158,737

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Jim's Private Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL ATLANTA
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
351
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,360 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
21.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,106
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,412
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
851

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30034State medianUS median
Median home value$237,322$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$254,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market55 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,729/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,106$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30034?
$237,322.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30034?
$254,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30034?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30034?
Typical rent: $1,729/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30034?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 30034 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30034?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30034?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30034?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30034?
11 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30034 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 30034?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30034?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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