2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Jackson, TN vs Decatur, GA

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- The median age of a home in Jackson is 30.8% younger than the median age of a home in Decatur.
 Jackson, TNDecatur, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age395142
 Median Home Cost$192,700$588,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.9%23.0%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.67.1%78.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.0%166.8%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$8.4$10.2$11.0
 Homes Owned45.8%59.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant12.4%11.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.8%29.0%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Jackson, TNDecatur, GAUnited States
 Average Rent$1,290$2,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$640$1,540$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$730$1,570$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970$1,770$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310$2,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,320$2,640$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Jackson, TNDecatur, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent4.9%3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%1.3%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale1.1%0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%2.5%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.5%1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.2%1.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Jackson, TNDecatur, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0003.6%0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.4%0.0%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9997.7%0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9996.3%0.2%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99910.2%0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.2%1.1%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99920.1%2.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.9%7.1%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9997.7%14.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.4%11.8%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9991.8%37.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%17.0%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.1%6.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%0.3%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%1.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Jackson, TNDecatur, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.9%0.2%
 2010 to 201413.0%15.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200913.0%15.2%13.6%
 1990 to 199920.7%3.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.8%4.7%13.2%
 1970 to 197914.3%9.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196920.7%3.8%13.6%
 1950 to 195911.0%12.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.7%9.4%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier6.8%21.8%12.2%
Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 8 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  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 13 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 14 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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