In Decatur, Iowa, the median home price is $164,931, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $59,044; the population is 7,759; schools rate 7.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 25.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Decatur at a glance
Population
7,759
Median Household Income
$59,044
Typical Home Value
$164,931
School District Rating
7.9
Violent Crime Rate
25.8
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Decatur
Decatur has a population of 7,759. The median home value is $164,931, 31% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $59,044 (21% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Lamoni, Leon, and Garden Grove.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Decatur
18 towns, by population.
County rankings in Iowa
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Decatur at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Decatur?
- Decatur has a population of 7,759 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Decatur?
- The median home value in Decatur is $164,931. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Decatur?
- Median household income in Decatur is $59,044 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Decatur in?
- Decatur is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Decatur?
- Decatur contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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