Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
20%
North Decatur
North Decatur, GA Area Guide
Quaint suburbia near downtown Atlanta amenities
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North Decatur is a quaint suburb six miles northeast of downtown Atlanta and just minutes from Emory University. Residents enjoy big city amenities, small-town charm, and access to major roads like US-29 and US-78 for easy travels. North Decatur belongs to Dekalb County Schools and offers many suburban amenities. North Dekalb Mall and Dekalb Medical North Decatur reside conveniently in town.
Get outdoors and enjoy Mason Mil Park with walking trails, playgrounds, grilled picnic areas, and even a dog park. The Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve offers a variety of trails perfect for jogging and biking. Visit a local watering hole, Melton’s App & Tap, that’s been serving residents for over two decades, or try First Watch for fresh, made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Rent and apartment type vary in North Decatur, so take you pick of wonderful choices and enjoy the conveniences of this peaceful Atlanta suburb.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,808
Average: $127,143
Education
12,084
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,325
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Decatur has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
57%
Other Education
43%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
- South River Watershed Alliance
- Bradley Observatory
- Fernbank Forest & Science Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta 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 February 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.