Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Decatur, IN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$999
Population
10,262
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Savor small-town living on the cusp of Fort Wayne
Suburban
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Affordable
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Peaceful
Situated about 20 miles southeast of Fort Wayne, Decatur is a tranquil small town named for American Naval hero Stephen Decatur. Incorporated in 1853, Decatur exudes a historic charm with plenty of old-fashioned buildings in diverse architectural stylings.
The close-knit community in Decatur comes together for a wide variety of special events, including the Kekionga Festival, Callithumpian Festival, Germanfest and Motorsports Festival, and the Summer Concert Series. Options for outdoor activities are abundant, from the many Parks and Recreation sponsored programs to the endless possibilities along the banks of the Saint Marys River. Getting around from Decatur is simple with access to U.S. Routes 27, 33, and 224.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,848
Average: $56,168
Education
1,144
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,609
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Decatur has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Decatur, IN is $999 for one bedroom, and $769 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Decatur has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$999/month
850 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Decatur, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades PK-1
288 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
313 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
641 Students
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- Fort Wayne International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.