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Downtown Decatur is a hip and historic place to call home
Six miles east of Atlanta, the city of Decatur has its own hip downtown. Juli St George uses the adjectives charming and thriving to describe the area. "If you're looking for a cool gift, it's a great place [to find one]. The kids all walk to school — neighbors hang out with each other. You may even see sightings of famous musicians. The Indigo Girls' Emily Salier lives there," she says. Reflections of the past are evident at the neighborhood's heart, Decatur Square, which is surrounded by around 150 restaurants and locally owned boutiques and businesses. The square is built around the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, established in the early 19th century and a museum devoted to the city's history. Sycamore Street also showcases Decatur's deep roots with some of its oldest homes.
Downtown Decatur is only 6.5 miles from Downtown Atlanta.
Downtown Decatur is one of Atlanta most popular and unique suburbs.
Downtown Decatur caters to the indie spirit with its "Keep it Indie-Catur" campaign.
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Eddie's Attic spotlights local talent
The arts are alive downtown and in the city as a whole. Creatives are celebrated in the streets at the Decatur Arts Festival in the spring. Come fall, the Pan African Festival and Salsa is held on the square. Eddie's Attic has been a popular live music venue since the early 1990s. It hosts a weekly open mic night competition for local and regional songwriters, earning them slots in the Bi-Annual Songwriter's Open-Mic Shootout. A famous winner of the shootout was John Mayer. Just south, in the neighboring community of Oakhurst, Porchfest brings local musicians out onto their front stoops, lawns and driveways to play.
The holidays are also big here. In December, downtown Decatur’s old-fashioned streetlights are decorated with wreaths. The square displays a large, twinkling tree and a menorah, and it hosts a marshmallow roast. “And you should see Halloween,” St George says, adding that tons of kids dress up and go out.
Eddie's Attic is an iconic music venue in Downtown Decatur.
Enjoy live music performed on the square in Downtown Decatur.
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Eclectic eats and local shopping surrounding Decatur Square
Pole banners, murals and store window artwork create a colorful backdrop on walks through downtown Decatur. There's an assortment of international cuisine surrounding the square, representing a seemingly endless variety, from Italian to French, Spanish, New American, Irish and Southern comfort food. Pamela Hughes, a Realtor of over 40 years with Harry Norman Realtors, notes that Taqueria del Sol is among the most popular spots. "The line starts at 5 o'clock, and it goes out to the street," she says. Local shops are equally diverse, including the women’s clothing store Tres Jolie, the rocking chair boutique Tall Rocker Company, the quaint bookstore Little Shop of Stories and Odd Bird Gifts. Kelly's Market is the neighborhood grocer but Kroger, Walmart Supercenter and the DeKalb Farmers Market are within 3 miles. The market sells produce and pantry staples from over 200 countries and has over 500 varieties of cheese and dairy alone. “There are things there that I haven't seen since traveling through India in the '90s,” St George says.
The White Bull is an Italian inspired farm-to-table restaurant near downtown Decatur.
Residents have many dining options nearby in Decatur square, like Mother's Best Fried Chicken.
Kelly's Market is a small speciality grocer in Downtown Decatur, offering an assortment of food items.
You can find the colorful pole banners around Downtown Decatur.
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Downtown Decatur's condos and vintage homes
Decatur's connection to Atlanta runs as deep as its gridded, tree-lined streets, which were built along trolley lines that once connected both cities.
Properties immediately surrounding the square are condos, some perched above stores, priced from the high $200,000s to the mid-$500,000s. Most come with community pools and fitness rooms; many are in gated communities. There's also a selection of townhouses in the mid- to high $500,000s. Vintage properties settle along the fringes of downtown Decatur — from the 19th-century neoclassical homes and Victorians on Sycamore Street to the Craftsman bungalows on Church Street. A modest home could begin in the $400,000s, but most range from the $600,000s to the $800,000s, with some heading toward $1 million.
Living in downtown Decatur can be easy in a condominium.
Historic crafstmans can be found in the Downtown Decatur area.
Craftsman styled bungalows are found throughout the Decatur area.
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A-rated schools through City Schools of Decatur
One of the biggest draws here is the schools. “People want desperately to get into the Decatur school systems [City Schools of Decatur],” St George says. Students may attend Clairemont Elementary School, Beacon Hill Middle School and Decatur High School. All earn A ratings on Niche and Decatur High is particularly convenient, as it’s in the neighborhood. While Emory University is less than 2 miles northwest, the historic women’s university, Agnes Scott College, is right in town.
Beacon Hill Middle School serves students 6-8th grade.
Decatur High School earns an A+ grade on Niche.
Clairemont Elementary School earns an A grade on Niche.
Emory University is one of the top local employers in the Decatur area.
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There's a community garden at Scott Park
The 4-acre Scott Park is a focal point. It offers a playground, community garden and recreation center next door to the DeKalb County Public Library and the Decatur Presbyterian Church, founded in 1825. The recreation center has a gym with tennis tables and sports courts available to residents for $5 a day or $25 a month. Its community programming ranges from boxing clubs for youth to Qigong for seniors. Other spaces less than a mile away are Ebster Park, which has a public pool, and Adair Dog Park. Lullwater Preserve is around 3 miles west. Built around Candler Lake on Emory University's campus, the preserve's 154 acres are connected by miles of trails.
The Adair Park Dog Park, just out of Downtown Decatur, offers a large fenced area to let your furry pups play.
Practice your backswing or plant in the community garden at Downtown Decatur's Scott Park.
Wildlife abounds in the Lullwater Preserve area of Druid Hills.
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Getting around in downtown Decatur
Downtown Decatur is incredibly pedestrian-friendly and offers multiple modes of public transportation. Decatur Station, a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train station, is downtown, and bus stops operated by MARTA dot the area. State Route 155 passes through the heart of downtown, flowing north to U.S. 78 and south to West College Avenue. Interstate 285 is less than 4 miles east, and Interstate 85 is about 6 miles away. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a 16-mile drive following I-85. Dekalb Physician Hospital Organization is in town, while Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center and Emory University Hospital are within 3 miles.
Catch the MARTA train, which is conveniently located in the middle of downtown Decatur.
Highway 78 helps to connect Downtown Decatur to areas north.
Highway 155, also known as Clairemont Avenue, runs out of Downtown Decatur.
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Parks in this Area
Scott Park
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
26 min drive
Subway
Decatur
Bus
Clairemont & #2 Decatur Bldg
Bus
E Trinity Pl & Church St
Bus
N Mcdonough St & E Maple St
Bus
Decatur Station - Bus Loop
Bus
Commerce Dr & W Howard Ave
Bus
Swanton Way & W Triniy Pl
Bus
Commerce Dr & Robin St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Decatur
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Decatur, Decatur sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Decatur, Decatur over the last 12 months is $469,322, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled in the heart of Decatur, in a tranquil corner of the highly sought-after Decatur Renaissance, this beautifully designed 1.5-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Wondering about the “half bedroom”? It's a versatile, flexible space that can be tailored to your needs—currently used as a cozy spare bedroom, it’s also been an elegant dining room, a
This charming condo offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and traditional living. The living room has hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves and gas fireplace. The kitchen has ample cabinet and counterspace plus pantry. The spacious primary bedroom has bay windows and primary bath features shower, garden tub and double vanity. Enjoy your private balcony or take advantage of the community
Gorgeous west-facing condo at The Artisan in the heart of downtown Decatur. Two blocks from Decatur Square. Enjoy fantastic sunset views and great natural light from your private balcony. Chef's kitchen (gas range), SS appliances, granite countertops in kitchen and bathroom. Spa bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower. Walk-in closet. New HVAC (heat pump), new water heater. Full-size Maytag
Welcome to ARLO, a luxury apartment community in downtown Decatur. Enjoy a prime location just steps from Decatur Square. ARLO Decatur offers impressive amenities like a state-of-the- art fitness, wellness studio with on-demand yoga, a business center, and a resident lounge. Enjoy our pet-friendly community and amenities such as pet spa and dog park. Discover breathtaking outdoor spaces,
Hidden gem in downtown Decatur - luxury townhome. Offered at $3695/month, this exceptionally updated and maintained 3 bed/3.5 townhome offers the perfect blend of high-end finishes, privacy, and location -- tucked quietly off Church Street yet just steps from the Decatur Square and MARTA rail station. Set within one of Decatur's most desirable communities, this 1,558 sq. ft. (per public record)
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,705
Median Age
43
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,448
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,450
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
63.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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