North Decatur

North Decatur is located in northwest Georgia. North Decatur is part of Dekalb County. North Decatur has 4.98 square miles of land area and has no water area. As of 2010, the total North Decatur population is 16,698, which has grown 9.35% since 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 18.34% and is about the same as the national average rate of 9.71%. North Decatur median household income is $58,265 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 16.42% since 2000. The income growth rate is about the same as the state average rate of 16.90% and is much lower than the national average rate of 26.32%. North Decatur median house value is $246,100 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 26.40% since 2000. The house value growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is much lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. As a reference, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for the same period is 26.63%. On average, the public school district that covers North Decatur is worse than the state average in quality.

Population	16,698 (2010), rank #57
Population Growth	9.35% since 2000, rank #272
Population Density:	3,351.02/sq mi, rank #13
Median Household Income:	$58,265 at 2008-2012—16.42% increase since 2000, rank #70
Median House Price:	$246,100 at 2008-2012—26.40% increase since 2000, rank #36
Time Zone:	Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer
Land Area:	4.98 sq mi, rank #189
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00%), rank #544
State:	Georgia
Area:	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA
County:	Dekalb County
School District:	, rank #639
Accommodations:	North Decatur Hotels

Medlock Elementary School (0.3 miles)
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
phone: 678-874-7202
Regular School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Laurel Ridge Elementary School (0.9 miles)
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
phone: 678-874-6902
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 423 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.66

Druid Hills Middle School (1.2 miles)
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
phone: 678-874-7602
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8

Students: 1,022 Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.45

Coralwood Education Center (1.5 miles)
2477 Coralwood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
phone: 678-874-6002
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Kindergarten

Students: 237 Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.48

Mclendon Elementary School (1.6 miles)
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
phone: 678-676-5902
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 515 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.11

Druid Hills High School (1.8 miles)
1798 Haygood Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
phone: 678-874-6302
Regular High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12

Students: 1,809 Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.15

Sagamore Hills Elementary School (2.0 miles)
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
phone: 678-874-7502
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 444 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.69

Oak Grove Elementary School (2.0 miles)
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
phone: 678-874-7402
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 666 Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.49

Robert Shaw Theme School (2.3 miles)
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
phone: 678-676-6002
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 481 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.27

Margaret Harris Comprehensive School (2.4 miles)
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
phone: 678-874-7002
Regular Other School Grade: Grade 1 to Grade 12

Students: 71 Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.46

Briarlake Elementary School (2.5 miles)
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
phone: 678-874-2502
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 449 Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.40

Avondale Middle School (2.5 miles)
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
phone: 678-875-0102
Regular School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8

Fernbank Elementary School (2.5 miles)
157 Heaton Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
phone: 678-874-9302
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 705 Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.47

International Student Center (2.6 miles)
2383 North Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
phone: 678-676-6602
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 7 to Grade 8

Students: 143 Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.21

Lakeside High School (2.6 miles)
3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
phone: 678-874-6702
Regular High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12

Students: 1,862 Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.11

Avondale Elementary School (2.8 miles)
10 Lakeshore Dr
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
phone: 678-676-5202
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 592 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.58

Briar Vista Elementary School (2.8 miles)
1131 Briar Vista Ter Ne
Atlanta, GA 30324
phone: 678-874-5902
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 431 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.94

Dekalb Truancy School (2.9 miles)
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
phone: 678-676-2872
Other/Alternative School Grade: Grade 8 to Grade 9

Dekalb Alternative Night School (2.9 miles)
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
phone: 678-676-2876
Other/Alternative School, High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12

Students: 81 Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.00

International Community School (2.9 miles)
3260 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30032
phone: 404-499-8969
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 6

Students: 383 Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.82

Clarkston High School (3.0 miles)
618 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
phone: 678-676-5302
Regular High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12

Students: 1,311 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.16

Indian Creek Elementary School (3.1 miles)
724 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
phone: 678-676-5702
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 965 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.15

Museum School Avondale Estates (3.1 miles)
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
phone: 404-292-9760
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Students: 196 Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.67

Gateway To College Academy (3.3 miles)
555 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
phone: 678-891-3220
Regular High School Grade: Grade 10 to Grade 12

Students: 106 Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.56

Montclair Elementary School (3.3 miles)
1680 Clairmont Placene
Atlanta, GA 30329
phone: 678-874-7302
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 946 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.67

Dekalb School Of The Arts (3.4 miles)
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
phone: 678-676-2502
Regular High School Grade: Grade 8 to Grade 12

Students: 321 Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.66

Avondale High School (3.5 miles)
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
phone: 678-874-0402
Regular School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12

Jolly Elementary School (3.6 miles)
1070 Otello Ave
Clarkston, GA 30021
phone: 678-676-5802
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 719 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.02

Jolly Elementary School (3.6 miles)
1070 Otello Ave
Clarkston, GA 30021
phone: 678-676-5802
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 719 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.02

Uhs Of Laurel Heights (3.8 miles)
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
phone: 404-888-7876
Special Education School, Other School Grade: Grade 2 to Grade 11

Students: 30

Hawthorne Elementary School (3.8 miles)
2535 Caladium Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
phone: 678-874-2802
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 453 Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.79

Cross Keys High School (3.8 miles)
1626 North Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
phone: 678-874-6102
Regular High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12

Students: 988 Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.35

Henderson Mill Elementary School (3.8 miles)
2408 Henderson Mill Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
phone: 678-874-3102
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 575 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.38

Dunaire Elementary School (3.9 miles)
651 South Indian Creek Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
phone: 678-676-5502
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 533 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.77

Midway Elementary School (4.1 miles)
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
phone: 678-874-1502
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 679 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.00

Idlewood Elementary School (4.1 miles)
1484 Idlewood Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
phone: 678-874-3202
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 925 Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.52

Dresden Elementary School (4.3 miles)
2449 Dresden Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
phone: 678-676-7202
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 862 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.25

Brockett Elementary School (4.4 miles)
1855 Brockett Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
phone: 678-874-2602
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 431 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.39

Knollwood Elementary School (4.6 miles)
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
phone: 678-874-1402
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 385 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.22

Knollwood Elementary School (4.6 miles)
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
phone: 678-874-1402
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 385 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.22

Knollwood Elementary School (4.6 miles)
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
phone: 678-874-1402
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 385 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.22

Stone Mountain Middle School (4.7 miles)
4293 Sarr Parkway
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
phone: 678-676-4802
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8

Students: 1,128 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.78

Peachcrest Elementary School (4.8 miles)
1530 Joy Ln
Decatur, GA 30032
phone: 678-874-1602
Regular School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Allgood Elementary School (4.8 miles)
659 Allgood Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
phone: 678-676-5102
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 537 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.89

Hambrick Elementary School (4.8 miles)
1101 Hambrick Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
phone: 678-676-5602
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5

Students: 683 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.88

As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in North Decatur is $246,100, which is higher than the state average of $156,400 and is higher than the national average of $181,400. The North Decatur median house value has grown by 26.40% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in North Decatur is lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. The median year that a house in North Decatur was built is 1970, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1986 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975. Topics:House Value Housing Occupancy Year Structure Built Mortgage Status Mortgage Owner’s Costs None-Mortgage Owner’s Costs Units in Structure Rooms Bedrooms House Heating Fuel Gross Rent Vehicle Available House Value Median Value of a Total of 4,135 Owner Occupied Houses in North Decatur, GA, #36

North Decatur, GA	246,100 USD
Georgia	156,400 USD
U.S.	181,400 USD

Median House Price Growth Since 2000, #419

North Decatur, GA	26.40%
Georgia	40.65%
U.S.	51.67%

House Value DistributionNorth Decatur, GAGeorgiaU.S.$50k orLess$50K to$100k$100K to$150k$150 to$200k$200k to$300k$300k to$500k$500k to$1 million$1 millionor more0204060Percentage of All Houses (%) Ranks: $50K or Less, $50-100K, $100-150K, $150-200K, $200-300K, $300-500K, $500-1M, $1M or More *Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house value data. Housing Occupancy

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Total Housing Units	9,298, see rank	100%	4,088,801	131,704,730
Occupied Housing Units	8,576	92.23%, see rank	87.69%	88.62%
Owner Occupied	4,557	49.01%, see rank	57.58%	57.69%
Renter Occupied	4,019	43.22%, see rank	30.11%	30.93%
Vacant Housing Units	722	7.77%, see rank	12.31%	11.38%
For Rent	372	4.00%, see rank	4.27%	3.14%
For Sale Only	115	1.24%, see rank	2.05%	1.44%
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied	52	0.56%, see rank	0.49%	0.48%
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use	63	0.68%, see rank	1.99%	3.53%
For Migrant Workers	0	0.00%, see rank	0.02%	0.02%
Other Vacant	120	1.29%, see rank	3.49%	2.77%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data. Year Structure Built Median Built Year, #457

North Decatur, GA	Georgia	U.S.
1970	1986	1975

Year Structure Built DistributionNorth Decatur, GAGeorgiaU.S.1959 or earlier1960 to 19691970 to 19791980 to 19891990 to 20002000 to 2010010203040Percentage of All Houses (%) Ranks: 1995 or earlier, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-2000, 2000-2010 *Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical year structure built data. Mortgage Status

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Owner-Occupied Units	4,135	100%	2,315,287	75,484,661
With a Mortgage	3,030	73.28%, see rank	70.88%	67.13%
Without a Mortgage	1,105	26.72%, see rank	29.12%	32.87%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical mortgage status data.

Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage Median Owner Costs, see rank

North Decatur, GA	1,778 USD
Georgia	1,429 USD
U.S.	1,559 USD

Owner Costs Distribution

Monthly Owner Costs	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
$299 or Less	0	0.00%, see rank	0.17%	0.18%
$300 to $499	0	0.00%, see rank	1.45%	1.59%
$500 to $699	39	1.29%, see rank	5.12%	4.89%
$700 to $999	90	2.97%, see rank	15.40%	13.71%
$1,000 to $1,499	867	28.61%, see rank	32.26%	26.97%
$1,500 to $1,999	1,037	34.22%, see rank	22.19%	20.33%
$2,000 to $2,999	734	24.22%, see rank	16.51%	20.10%
$3,000 or More	263	8.68%, see rank	6.90%	12.24%

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank

North Decatur, GA	22.60% of the Total Income
Georgia	24.30% of the Total Income
U.S.	24.70% of the Total Income

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
10% or Less	190	6.27%, see rank	4.99%	5.04%
10% to 20%	1,032	34.06%, see rank	30.96%	29.70%
20% to 30%	903	29.80%, see rank	27.89%	28.18%
30% to 40%	344	11.35%, see rank	14.30%	14.80%
40% or More	561	18.51%, see rank	21.13%	21.80%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data. Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage Median Owner Costs, see rank

North Decatur, GA	488 USD
Georgia	384 USD
U.S.	449 USD

Owner Costs Distribution

Monthly Owner Costs	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
$199 or Less	29	2.62%, see rank	9.55%	7.99%
$200 to $299	124	11.22%, see rank	20.88%	15.31%
$300 to $499	428	38.73%, see rank	40.36%	35.02%
$500 to $699	302	27.33%, see rank	17.73%	20.88%
$700 or More	222	20.09%, see rank	11.48%	20.80%

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank

North Decatur, GA	12.80% of the Total Income
Georgia	11.70% of the Total Income
U.S.	12.60% of the Total Income

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
10% or Less	421	38.10%, see rank	42.42%	39.10%
10% to 20%	353	31.95%, see rank	30.54%	31.88%
20% to 30%	158	14.30%, see rank	11.69%	12.59%
30% to 40%	48	4.34%, see rank	5.19%	5.84%
40% or More	109	9.86%, see rank	8.53%	9.41%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data. Units in Structure

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Total Housing Units	9,033	100%	4,086,231	131,642,457
1-unit, Detached	4,127	45.69%, see rank	66.30%	61.70%
1-unit, Attached	599	6.63%, see rank	3.65%	5.79%
2 Units	57	0.63%, see rank	2.30%	3.80%
3 or 4 Units	609	6.74%, see rank	3.03%	4.44%
5 to 9 Units	883	9.78%, see rank	5.06%	4.78%
10 or More Units	2,748	30.42%, see rank	10.07%	12.89%
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc.	10	0.11%, see rank	9.59%	6.60%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical units in structure data. Rooms

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Total Housing Units	9,033	100%	4,086,231	131,642,457
1 Room	126	1.39%, see rank	1.16%	1.95%
2 Rooms	360	3.99%, see rank	1.22%	2.36%
3 Rooms	1,180	13.06%, see rank	6.27%	8.97%
4 Rooms	1,202	13.31%, see rank	14.71%	16.57%
5 Rooms	1,580	17.49%, see rank	21.14%	20.41%
6 Rooms	2,108	23.34%, see rank	19.57%	18.25%
7 Rooms	1,214	13.44%, see rank	13.35%	12.38%
8 Rooms	690	7.64%, see rank	9.61%	8.59%
9 Rooms or More	573	6.34%, see rank	12.97%	10.52%
Median Rooms	5.50, see rank	–	5.80	5.50

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical rooms data. Bedrooms

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Total Housing Units	9,033	100%	4,086,231	131,642,457
No Bedroom	126	1.39%, see rank	1.24%	2.16%
1 Bedroom	1,765	19.54%, see rank	7.42%	11.12%
2 Bedrooms	2,814	31.15%, see rank	23.32%	26.85%
3 Bedrooms	3,362	37.22%, see rank	44.08%	39.76%
4 Bedrooms	752	8.33%, see rank	17.90%	15.95%
5 or More Bedrooms	214	2.37%, see rank	6.03%	4.16%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical bedrooms data. House Heating Fuel

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Total Housing Units	8,298	100%	3,508,477	115,226,802
Utility Gas	5,302	63.89%, see rank	41.92%	49.42%
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	39	0.47%, see rank	5.83%	5.03%
Electricity	2,893	34.86%, see rank	50.64%	35.51%
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc.	0	0.00%, see rank	0.26%	6.46%
Coal or Coke	0	0.00%, see rank	0.00%	0.12%
Wood	33	0.40%, see rank	0.99%	2.08%
Solar Energy	0	0.00%, see rank	0.01%	0.04%
Other Fuel	0	0.00%, see rank	0.08%	0.43%
No Fuel Used	31	0.37%, see rank	0.26%	0.90%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house heating fuel data. Gross Rent

Monthly Rental	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Occupied Units Paying Rent	4,113	100%	1,116,630	37,562,111
$199 or Less	13	0.32%, see rank	1.69%	1.76%
$200 to $299	111	2.70%, see rank	2.97%	3.29%
$300 to $499	34	0.83%, see rank	8.41%	8.20%
$500 to $699	354	8.61%, see rank	18.64%	17.39%
$700 to $999	1,494	36.32%, see rank	35.83%	29.40%
$1,000 to $1,499	1,756	42.69%, see rank	25.78%	25.73%
$1,500 to $1,999	228	5.54%, see rank	4.95%	8.92%
$2,000 or More	123	2.99%, see rank	1.72%	5.30%
Median	$1,010, see rank	–	$849	$889

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical gross rent data. Vehicle Available

	North Decatur, GA	%	Georgia	U.S.
Occupied Housing Units	8,298	100%	3,508,477	115,226,802
No Vehicles Available	642	7.74%, see rank	6.74%	9.03%
1 Vehicles Available	4,344	52.35%, see rank	33.90%	33.67%
2 Vehicles Available	2,437	29.37%, see rank	38.72%	37.64%
3 or More Vehicles Available	875	10.54%, see rank	20.64%	19.66%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical vehicle available data.

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