Decatur, Alabama · ZIP 35601

Decatur — ZIP 35601

Decatur (35601) scores 52/100 — Fair for Decatur. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $178K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100

Typical home value$178K

Median rent$1,096/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$178K

Median Rent

$1,096/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

671

Violent Crime

103

Property Crime

568

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Morgan County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School	03–05	297	64%	77%
Walter Jackson Elementary School	PK–05	251	62%	62%
Eastwood Elementary School	PK–05	272	57%	72%
Decatur High School	09–12	915	32%	34%
Woodmeade Elementary School	PK–05	361	32%	42%
Oak Park Elementary School	PK–05	481	27%	27%
Austinville Elementary School	PK–05	463	27%	27%
Austin High School	09–12	999	22%	25%
BanksCaddell Elementary School	PK–05	477	21%	35%
Decatur Middle School	06–08	818	18%	39%
Austin Junior High School	08–09	664	14%	45%
West Decatur Elementary School	PK–05	407	12%	22%
Benjamin Davis Elementary School	PK–02	251	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

36,008

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35601 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 35601 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35601 is approximately $178K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 35601 in Decatur has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.