Best Places to Live in Decatur (zip 35601), Alabama

Small industrial city - Extreme northern Alabama along the Tennessee River. May, October and September are the most pleasant months in the 35601 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Decatur, AL Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Cost of living
Nearby water recreation
Low crime rate

Cons
Summer heat and humidity
Arts and culture
Low educational attainment

What Bert Has To Say About Decatur Metro Area

Decatur is a northern Alabama transportation hub and manufacturing center for a variety of goods. The strategic location on the Tennessee River and key railroads brought Northern industrial interests following the Civil War, leaving the city with a strong imprint of fine older Victorian homes and some attractive parks. The Cost of living Index is attractive and crime rates are low for the state and region.

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Country: United States
State: Alabama
County: Morgan County
Metro Area: Decatur Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

City: Decatur
Zip Codes: Decatur (zip 35601)
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 590 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Decatur (zip 35601) is 2.8% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Decatur (zip 35601) jobs have increased by 2.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Decatur (zip 35601)'s cost of living is 26.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Decatur (zip 35601)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

Morgan county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Decatur (zip 35601)'s population is 32,822 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 4.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Decatur (zip 35601) is Real Estate: $81,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.3%.

SCHOOLS

Decatur (zip 35601) public schools spend $10,689 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Decatur (zip 35601). More Education

Best Places to Live in Decatur Rankings

#23	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#46	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#209	2005 Best Places to Live
#373	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Decatur

It's a good time to buy in Decatur. Home Appreciation is up 4.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Decatur is $81,400.

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