Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Decatur city, Georgia?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Decatur city, Georgia is $1,655/month (±$87), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $701,400 (±$28,101), and the median household income is $139,397/year. The unemployment rate in DeKalb County, Georgia was 3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Decatur city, Georgia
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,655 |
| Median Home Value | $701,400 |
| Median Household Income | $139,397 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,557 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 3,454 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 36% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 748 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3% |
How does Decatur city, Georgia compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Georgia.
Higher rent than 89% of cities in Georgia · 62th of 555
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger town | $3,501 |
| 1 | Skidaway Island CDP | $3,501 |
| 3 | Buckhead CDP | $2,482 |
| … 58 more … | ||
| 62 | Decatur city(you are here) | $1,655 |
| … 490 more … | ||
| 553 | Chester town | $386 |
| 554 | Glenwood city | $381 |
| 555 | Midville city | $362 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Decatur city, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Decatur city, Georgia is $1,655/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Decatur city, Georgia?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Decatur city, Georgia is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Decatur city, Georgia?
The median home value in Decatur city, Georgia is $701,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Decatur city are rent-burdened?
In Decatur city, Georgia, 748 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Decatur city, Georgia?
The median household income in Decatur city, Georgia is $139,397/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,655 has a margin of error of ±$87. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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