Best Places to Live in Decatur Metro Area, Illinois

Decatur, IL Metropolitan Area: Home to vibrant neighborhoods and exciting attractions—Decatur is filled with plenty of options for tourists. Tourists can explore attractions such as visiting Rock Springs Conservation Area ; getting outdoors with trails located around Rock Springs Park; indulging in unique flavors available at local restaurants; shopping boutiques located on Main Street or attending events held each year in Miller Park Zoo. With its scenic views, warm weather and robust nightlife—it’s easy to see why people keep coming back to this city. Small agricultural/industrial town - East-central Illinois, 30 miles east of Springfield.

State: Illinois
County: Macon
Metro Area: Decatur Metro Area
City: Decatur, Decatur township, 29 total

Zip Codes: 62521, 62526, 62522, 62549, 62535, 62501, 61756, 62573, 62513, 62544, 16 total
Cost of Living: -27.5% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 613 ft above sea level

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Decatur, Il Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Small-town atmosphere
Cost of living and housing
Stable employment

Cons
Entertainment
Arts and culture
Low future job growth

What Bert Has To Say About Decatur Metro Area

Decatur forms the bottom point of a 90-mile wide, 40-mile-tall diamond formed by Springfield to the west, Bloomington-Normal to the north, and Champaign-Urbana to the east. Common to the area, agriculture dominates the commercial activity and the local landscape. Agricultural processing giant Archer Daniels Midland has its headquarters in Decatur, and Caterpillar and agricultural processor Tate & Lyle also operate large plants.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Decatur Metro Area is 8.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Decatur Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Decatur Metro Area's cost of living is 27.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Decatur Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the Decatur metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Decatur metro area remained very strongly Republican, 57.7% to 40.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Decatur Metro Area's population is 104,331 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Decatur Metro Area is Real Estate: $101,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.0%.

SCHOOLS

Decatur Metro Area public schools spend $13,068 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.8 students per teacher in Decatur Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Decatur

It's a good time to buy in Decatur. Home Appreciation is up 8.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Decatur is $101,100.

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ZIP CODES IN DECATUR METRO AREA, ILLINOIS

62521, 62526, 62522, 62549, 62535, 62501, 61756, 62573, 62513, 62544, 16 total

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