City of Decatur - Something for Everyone!

Decatur, Georgia, has become one of the most popular in-town neighborhoods in the metropolitan Atlanta area.   Early citizens rejected a proposal to make Decatur a major railway terminal because they didn’t want the noise and pollution, and subsequent city planners have built a vibrant community that oozes charm and retains the original character of the surrounding neighborhoods. Decatur is a small city that has done things right!

What makes the City of Decatur Great?

• Location is always key for prospective home buyers, and Decatur is centrally located just a few miles Northeast of Atlanta,  about 20 minutes from the Atlanta Airport, and has easy access to all major expressways. 

• Home buyers are also interested in good schools and the City of Decatur has a top-rated system that consistently scores high marks for excellence.  The City of Decatur also has it’s own Police Department and Fire Department, so services are local and readily available to residents.

• According to Livability.com, Decatur ranks as one of the top walkable urban areas.  Homes in walkable communities are high on the desirable list.  The area is not just for walkers, but for bikers, as the City has developed roadways and paths for bike enthusiasts as well.   Downtown Decatur contains numerous small shops, restaurants, and businesses.  The City also sponsors  frequent community events like the Decatur Book Fair, the Beach Party with real sand, and the Decatur Arts Festival.  Decatur has also been named as the No. 1 Foodie City by Livability.com, which is a website that ranks the quality of life in small and mid-sized cities in the U.S.  Decatur has a diverse selection of restaurants, some of which are showcased on the Decatur Tourism site DecaturRestaurant-Tour.com.

• All in all, many excellent reasons to consider the City of Decatur if you are thinking of buying a home.

If you would like to be a part of this dynamic neighborhood, contact Atlanta Decatur Homes, a local Atlanta real estate company, selling homes in Atlanta, Decatur, Druid Hills, Medlock Park, Morningside, Virginia Highlands & Tucker for over 25 years.  We also offer professional Property Management services.