Housing data for North Decatur, GA
North Decatur, GA has an estimated 18,442 residents and 9,836 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County.
45.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,913 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+10.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 18,442 (±1,097)
- Housing units
- 9,836 (±490)
- Households that rent
- 45.1%
- Median gross rent
- $1,913
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +10.4%
What stands out in North Decatur
Median real estate taxes: $4,763 (±$234) in North Decatur, higher than in DeKalb County ($3,310).
Median household income: $110,871 (±$10,050) in North Decatur, higher than in DeKalb County ($80,644).
Median home value: $474,600 (±$20,501) in North Decatur, higher than in DeKalb County ($357,800).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 42.7% (±4.5 points) in North Decatur, higher than in DeKalb County (30.5%).
- Property taxes in North Decatur
- Income and affordability in North Decatur
- Home values in North Decatur
- Types of homes in North Decatur
Housing in North Decatur at a glance
- Median rent: $1,913 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,963 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 56.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 45.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $110,871 median household income
- Home values: $474,600 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,507 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,763 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 42.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 47.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 52.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 12.7% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 61.6% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 24.9 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +10.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 35.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,930 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 30033)
North Decatur against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| North Decatur | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,442 (±1,097) | 765,351 (exact) | 10,940,407 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 9,836 (±490) | 330,830 (±195) | 4,541,835 (±1,384) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 45.1% (±3.4 points) | 41.2% (±0.7 points) | 34.3% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,913 (±$95) | $1,692 (±$12) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $110,871 (±$10,050) | $80,644 (±$1,859) | $77,353 (±$407) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $474,600 (±$20,501) | $357,800 (±$4,231) | $303,300 (±$1,171) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,763 (±$234) | $3,310 (±$65) | $2,341 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 52.8% (±5.1 points) | 44.1% (±0.9 points) | 31.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) | 30.4 minutes (±0.5) | 28.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.7% (±1.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 39.5 years (±3.0) | 36.4 years (±0.2) | 37.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
North Decatur covers 4.9 square miles of land, about 3,755 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Decatur has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 16,701 (±803) | 18,442 (±1,097) | +10.4% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 8,610 (±268) | 9,836 (±490) | +14.2% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,205 (±$75) | $1,913 (±$95) | +58.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $295,800 (±$12,234) | $474,600 (±$20,501) | +60.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $79,449 (±$6,883) | $110,871 (±$10,050) | +39.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,827 (±$96) | $2,507 (±$142) | +37.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,388 (±$167) | $4,763 (±$234) | +40.6% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.2% (±3.6 points) | 45.1% (±3.4 points) | +1.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% (±3.9 points) | 12.7% (±4.3 points) | +8.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in North Decatur
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30033 | 50% | 31,310 | $1,918 | $455,300 | $111,616 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near North Decatur
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottdale | 1.5 mi | $1,583 | $357,100 | 48.5% |
| North Druid Hills | 2.3 mi | $1,874 | $515,900 | 58.4% |
| Decatur | 2.5 mi | $1,655 | $701,400 | 36.1% |
| Clarkston | 2.7 mi | $1,422 | $302,600 | 81.7% |
| Druid Hills | 2.8 mi | $2,022 | $793,200 | 42.4% |
| Avondale Estates | 3.0 mi | $1,557 | $553,900 | 18.4% |
| Belvedere Park | 4.4 mi | $1,534 | $296,600 | 39.9% |
| Brookhaven | 4.8 mi | $1,882 | $692,700 | 47.4% |
Places in Georgia most like North Decatur
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody | $1,859 | $602,900 | $121,903 | 43.8% |
| Druid Hills | $2,022 | $793,200 | $130,139 | 42.4% |
| Decatur | $1,655 | $701,400 | $139,397 | 36.1% |
| Atlanta | $1,711 | $439,600 | $85,652 | 53.6% |
| Chamblee | $1,859 | $432,800 | $84,452 | 60.3% |
| Brookhaven | $1,882 | $692,700 | $117,663 | 47.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Georgia.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Decatur, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,554 | $1,619 | $1,762 | $2,099 | $2,493 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for North Decatur, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,750 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 2 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 3 people | $31,850 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 4 people | $35,350 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,350 | $109,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,050 | $116,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,750 | $124,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $117,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
North Decatur is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Decatur
What is the average rent in North Decatur, GA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Decatur is $1,913 (±$95) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in North Decatur?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in North Decatur, GA is $1,733 (±$93) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in North Decatur rent-burdened?
56.5% of renting households in North Decatur pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in North Decatur?
North Decatur has an estimated 3,754 (±371) renting households, 45.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Decatur?
The median household income in North Decatur is $110,871 (±$10,050) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Decatur, GA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $474,600 (±$20,501) for owner-occupied homes in North Decatur (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is North Decatur growing?
In North Decatur, the number of residents went from 16,701 in 2015–2019 to 18,442 in 2020–2024 (+10.4%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in North Decatur?
The ZIP code that covers North Decatur is 30033.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 30033?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30033 is $1,918 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Decatur CDP, Georgia (place:56112, in state:13).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .