Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Decatur

Affordability in Decatur, GA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Decatur is $1,655 per month and the median household income is $139,397, with renters making up 36% of occupied households. The 15 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Decatur -- totaling 1,562 units -- can offer significantly lower costs for income-qualified renters in an otherwise high-cost market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Decatur Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 137 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies define and report offenses.

None of the 15 HUD-assisted properties in Decatur are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Decatur

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Decatur rates 95 (Walker's Paradise) for walkability, 60 (Good Transit) for public transit, and 79 for bikeability.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 43 schools across 6 districts serve the Decatur area, including 28 elementary, 9 middle, and 6 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check which schools are assigned to any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Decatur, GA

The median household income in Decatur is $139,397 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent sits at $1,655 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, which gives important context for how much the income-restricted units across Decatur's 15 affordable properties can save renters who qualify.

About 36% of Decatur residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

• Median household income: $139,397/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,655/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Income-restricted units at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Decatur are priced based on Area Median Income (AMI) limits set by HUD, not on local market rents. Qualifying renters may pay significantly less than the citywide median.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 15 affordable housing properties in Decatur were mapped for flood zone exposure. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood-related disruptions or mandatory flood insurance requirements.