Housing & Real Estate — Decatur, Alabama
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 25,654 |
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| Occupied | 23,888 |
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| Vacant | 1,766 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 15,056 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 8,832 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $210,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$225,000 |
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| Median Rent | $861/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $751/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | N/A |
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| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 38.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,415 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,567 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,212 |
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| Built before 1960 | 4,715 |
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| Median Year Built | 1978 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
