Decatur, a Hidden Gem
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7/10/2021
I moved to Decatur from Huntsville about 6 months ago. I love it! Traffic is mostly light, even at rush hour. You have enough shopping amenities here you rarely have to go out of town. Decatur is a city of parks and greenery, plus it is surrounded by Wheeler Refuge. You can get good river views from Ferry Park and Point Mallard. Downtown has a gorgeous historical district. Overall, Decatur has a blue-collar vibe to it; if that isn't your thing, you will not like it here. My utility bill dropped 25% from what I was paying in Huntsville so I don't know what other reviews are talking about. The only (mildly) negative thing I can mention is that I have never lived in a place where long-term residents are so aggressively critical of their city.
Curtis | Decatur, AL