In Decatur, Tennessee, the median home price is $188,052, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $45,375; the population is 11,579; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 289.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Decatur at a glance
Population
11,579
Median Household Income
$45,375
Typical Home Value
$188,052
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
289.9
Avg Commute Time
26.8
About Decatur
Decatur has a population of 11,579. The median home value is $188,052, 45% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $45,375 (35% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 4, District 7, and District 3.
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
9 towns, by population.
County rankings in Tennessee
Every county in Tennessee, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Tennessee
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Tennessee by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Tennessee
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Tennessee
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Tennessee
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Tennessee
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Tennessee
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Tennessee
- 10Best school ratingsTennessee School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Tennessee
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Tennessee
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Tennessee
Decatur at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Decatur?
- Decatur has a population of 11,579 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Decatur?
- The median home value in Decatur is $188,052. 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 $45,375 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Decatur in?
- Decatur is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Decatur?
- Decatur contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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