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Decatur, Illinois · ZIP 62526

Decatur — ZIP 62526

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Decatur (62526) scores 26/100 — Below Average for Decatur. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $103K.

26OUT OF 100

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 index28/100
Avg reading proficiency6%
Schools nearby5

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index74/100
Typical home value$103K

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

$103K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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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
Parsons Elementary SchoolKG–06505Not reported
8%
Franklin Grove Elem SchoolKG–06461Not reported
2%
Pershing Early Learning CenterPK–PK416Not reportedNot reported
Stephen Decatur Middle School07–08413Not reported
3%
Robertson Charter SchoolPK–08327Not reported
11%

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

31,191

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

42.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62526 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 62526 has a school score of 28/100. 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 62526 is approximately $103K. 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 62526 in Decatur has an overall NeighborScore of 26/100. 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.