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Decatur, AL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Decatur.

Population: 67,628 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Decatur, AL is $228,489 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $228,800 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,074/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,489

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,489
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.6%
10-year appreciation
+72.2%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$232,881
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$228,800
Median list price
$261,971
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
359
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
91

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,074/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
23
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Decatur City, Morgan County
Schools include
Austin High School, Austinville Elementary School, Decatur High School, Eastwood Elementary School, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Redstone Arsenal (USARMY/NASA) (18.6 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)

Annual precipitation
58.7 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS, LAWRENCE MEDICAL CENTER, ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+343 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
32.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$748
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,303
Average weekly wage
$1,138
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
229

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

How it compares

DecaturState medianUS median
Median home value$228,489$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$228,800$247,500$325,000
Median days on market64 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,074/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$748$514$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 Decatur, AL?
$228,489.
What is the median sale price in Decatur, AL?
$228,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Decatur, AL?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Decatur, AL?
Typical rent: $1,074/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Decatur, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Decatur, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Decatur, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Decatur, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Decatur, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Decatur, AL?
23 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Decatur, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Decatur, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Decatur, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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