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Decatur, GA vs Forest Park, GA

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- The median age of a home in Decatur is 7.8% younger than the median age of a home in Forest Park.
 Decatur, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$166,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock83.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.166.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.7$11.0
 Homes Owned59.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Decatur, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,430$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,540  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,060$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,770  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,450$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,640  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Decatur, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Decatur, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock13.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock22.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99917.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Decatur, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock30.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews
Jarvis · Decatur, GA
Nice and Quiet Area but has crime
Over 8 years ago

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Tariq · Decatur, GA
We Can Do Better
Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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april · Memphis, TN
Relocation
Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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Reviews for Forest Park    2 Reviews
James · Forest Park, GA
Living in Forest Park
Over 12 years ago

Forest Park Georgia is a great place to live. It is perfected located near airport and major interstates. The schools are great and the county is  More

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Ruth  · Forest Park, GA
There is not much crime in Forest Park
Over 15 years ago

I read a review stating there is a lot of crime. I have lived in Forest Park since 1971 and have never been robbed or the victim of any other crime. We are a multi  More

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