Decatur, a Hidden Gem
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6/30/2021
I moved to Decatur three months ago from Huntsville and I am very satisfied with the city. Decatur boasts many amenities: on the river, surrounded on two sides by Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, a charming downtown, a beautiful historic area, and an extensive park system, plus it has an art college and the Princess Theatre. Most routine shopping can be done in city limits. People get concerned because Decatur is a blue-collar city with older housing stock and a stagnant population and the crime is high for a city this size. Personally, I like the blue-collar feel and crime, as in most cities, is confined to certain areas and concerns people who know one another. Outside of that, the cost of living is low and quality of life excellent. Decatur residents, however, are very down on their city and you have to factor this in with evaluating reviews.
Curtis | Decatur, AL