In Decatur, Tennessee, the median home price is $179,788; median household income is $45,375; the population is 11,579; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 257.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Decatur at a glance
Population
11,579
Median Household Income
$45,375
Typical Home Value
$179,788
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
257.3
Avg Commute Time
26.8
About Decatur
Decatur has a population of 11,579. The median home value is $179,788, 48% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $45,375 (35% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are 4, 7, and 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.
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 $179,788. 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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