Living in Decatur, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-27, the median home sold in Decatur, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $296,000 (1,027 closings across 398 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $198 per square foot for a median 1,674-sq-ft home built around 1975. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 34 days, and with 549 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.4 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 26% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Decatur right now — September 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 27, 2026.
What your budget buys in Decatur
Three price points from 1,078 recent Decatur closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $215,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,448 sq ft, built around 1983 (161 sales).
- Around $296,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,728 sq ft, built around 1983 (173 sales).
- Around $434,625: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,796 sq ft, built around 1974 (113 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Decatur
Take the median $296,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.03% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,580/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at DeKalb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 34.42 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,006/year ($334/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $1,914/month to own the median Decatur home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions DeKalb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the DeKalb County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Decatur’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medlock Park | 46 | $463,500 | 12 |
| Belvedere Park | 39 | $281,760 | 42 |
| East Lake Terrace | 34 | $357,000 | 24 |
| Midway Woods | 24 | $682,500 | 7 |
| Chapel Hill | 21 | $279,999 | 36 |
| Winnona Park | 19 | $935,000 | 13 |
| Leafmore Hills | 16 | $698,528 | 13 |
| Parkside at Mason Mill | 16 | $658,500 | 16 |
Decatur by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30034 (270 sales, median $233,450), 30032 (238 sales, median $290,200), 30033 (205 sales, median $475,000), 30030 (167 sales, median $535,000), 30035 (133 sales, median $249,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 74% were single-family homes, 13% townhomes or villas, and 13% condos. New construction accounted for 4% of closings, led by Longview Run, Porter Reserve, Highlands of Decatur. The housing stock skews older: 11% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 51% before 1980.
Getting around from Decatur
Measured from the center of Decatur’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 11 miles; Alpharetta is about 24 miles; Athens is about 54 miles; Macon is about 72 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use DeKalb County’s typical millage of 34.42; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Decatur: the case for and against
What works in Decatur’s favor
- prices run 26% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 34 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Decatur relocation toolkit
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Decatur communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are DeKalb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.