Decatur, GA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 8,513 housing units in Decatur.
This represents a 3.4% growth from 8,230 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 8,513 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Decatur is about 58.8%.
Decatur's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.2%.
Average household size is 2.13 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Decatur were built after 1952.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.90% |
| One Bedroom | 16.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 37% |
| Three Bedrooms | 31.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $220,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $194,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.9 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $814 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.60% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 64% |
| Debt Free | 16.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.2% |
