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Decatur, TN

Decatur, TN.

Population: 9,101 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Decatur, TN is $279,419 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $381,338 after a median 52 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,419

Typical home value

+6.8%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$279,419
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$279,419
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$381,338
Median list price
$395,851
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
51
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
46
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$794/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$799/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,045/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,254/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,433/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)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Meigs South Elementary, Meigs North Elementary, Meigs County High School, Meigs Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Obed Wild & Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Mark Anton Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (37 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
COMMONSPIRIT-MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-NORTH GEORGIA, CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, ROANE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+223 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
15.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.0%
Median annual property tax
$595
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
42.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,466
Average weekly wage
$1,206
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
91

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

How it compares

DecaturState medianUS median
Typical home value$279,419$264,734$285,053
Median sale price$381,338$327,152$319,906
Median days on market52 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$595$970$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 typical home value in Decatur, TN?
$279,419.
What is the median sale price in Decatur, TN?
$381,338.
How long do homes take to sell in Decatur, TN?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Decatur, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,045/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Decatur, TN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Decatur, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Decatur, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Decatur, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Decatur, TN?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Decatur, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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