Decatur, Georgia · ZIP 30034

Decatur — ZIP 30034

Decatur (30034) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Decatur. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $237K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100

Avg math proficiency15%

Avg reading proficiency23%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100

Typical home value$237K

Median rent$1,781/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

$237K

Median Rent

$1,781/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

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Narvie Harris Elementary School	PK–05	535	33%	48%
Rainbow Elementary School	PK–05	337	22%	22%
Chapel Hill Middle School	06–08	614	18%	30%
Southwest DeKalb High School	09–12	1,237	14%	38%
Bob Mathis Elementary School	PK–05	368	12%	22%
Chapel Hill Elementary School	PK–05	495	11%	15%
Cedar Grove Middle School	06–08	685	10%	16%
Columbia Middle School	06–08	571	10%	19%
Oak View Elementary	PK–05	685	8%	9%
Flat Shoals Elementary School	PK–05	373	8%	9%

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.

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Demographics

Population

41,823

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

43.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30034 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 30034 has a school score of 47/100. 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 30034 is approximately $237K. 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 30034 in Decatur has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.