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Fayetteville, GA vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
Are people in Decatur older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Decatur is 4.3 years younger than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Decatur or Fayetteville?
- Decatur housing costs are 52.2% more expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Decatur or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 7.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Georgia sits within Fayette county featuring numerous attractions such as Starr’s Mill or Southern Crescent Technical College combined with stores like South Fayette Pavilion and multiple dining spots including Ristorante Giovanni.

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

 Fayetteville, GADecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Median Income$73,998  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$387,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this city for 9 years with my children and experienced the worst in my lifetime. Police are not supportive. Pedestrians get hit or run over. Gardens get  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved here with my 3 sons and husband in spring of 2009 and am really impressed with the elementary and middle school here. (Spring Hill Elem. and Bennetts Mill Middle)  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wanting to know what is the average rental rates in Fayette County.  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

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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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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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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