Decatur, Illinois · ZIP 62521

Decatur — ZIP 62521

Decatur (62521) scores 32/100 — 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 $124K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share21%

Property crime share79%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index39/100

Avg reading proficiency6%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100

Typical home value$124K

Median rent$971/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

$124K

Median Rent

$971/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,609

Violent Crime

480

Property Crime

2,129

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Macon County, Illinois (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
Eisenhower High School	09–12	909	Not reported	12%
Johns Hill Magnet School	KG–08	627	Not reported	10%
Montessori Academy for Peace	PK–08	586	Not reported	11%
Dennis Lab School	KG–08	579	Not reported	4%
Hope Academy	KG–08	501	Not reported	2%
American Dreamer STEM Academy	KG–08	423	Not reported	3%
Muffley Elem School	KG–06	386	Not reported	5%
South Shores Elem School	KG–06	335	Not reported	3%
Michael E Baum Elem School	KG–06	313	Not reported	3%

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

32,455

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62521 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 62521 has a school score of 39/100. 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 62521 is approximately $124K. 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 62521 in Decatur has an overall NeighborScore of 32/100. 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.