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Best neighborhoods in Decatur, GA

Eligible neighborhoods: 19
NeighborhoodCountyCity RankIndexNational Percentile
Chelsea HeightsDekalb County#1 of 1983.899.4
Westchester HillsDekalb County#2 of 1979.498.2
Greenwood-Pattillo-HowardDekalb County#3 of 1976.696.9
Medlock/North DecaturDekalb County#4 of 1975.996.4
Glenwood EstatesDekalb County#5 of 1972.994.1
College HeightsDekalb County#6 of 1972.894.0
Great LakesDekalb County#7 of 1968.589.0
ParkwoodDekalb County#8 of 1966.686.1
Decatur HeightsDekalb County#9 of 1963.981.3
OakhurstDekalb County#10 of 1963.981.2
Adair ParkDekalb County#11 of 1960.674.5
Clairemont AveDekalb County#12 of 1960.273.4
West ClairemontDekalb County#13 of 1959.271.3
East Ponce de Leon CorridorDekalb County#14 of 1956.565.3
Lenox PlaceDekalb County#15 of 1956.063.9
South Candler/Agnes ScottDekalb County#16 of 1955.161.8
Winnona ParkDekalb County#17 of 1953.156.8
DowntownDekalb County#18 of 1951.753.2
Old DecaturDekalb County#19 of 1941.429.3
Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in Decatur, GA

What are the best neighborhoods in Decatur, GA?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Chelsea Heights, Westchester Hills, Greenwood-Pattillo-Howard, Medlock/North Decatur, Glenwood Estates. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Decatur, GA?

Chelsea Heights is currently #1 of 19 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 83.8.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in Decatur, GA?

19 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Decatur, GA.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Decatur, GA?

Medlock/North Decatur has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 82.3.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Decatur, GA?

Parkwood has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 7.6%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Decatur, GA?

Chelsea Heights currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 90.0.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Decatur, GA?

College Heights has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $204,090.

How are neighborhood rankings in Decatur, GA calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

Current governed city ranking

Top Neighborhoods in Decatur, Georgia

#1

Chelsea Heights

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 83.8 - #1 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#2

Westchester Hills

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 79.4 - #2 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#4

Medlock/North Decatur

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 75.9 - #4 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#5

Glenwood Estates

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 72.9 - #5 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#6

College Heights

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 72.8 - #6 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#7

Great Lakes

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 68.5 - #7 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#8

Parkwood

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 66.6 - #8 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#9

Decatur Heights

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.9 - #9 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Oakhurst

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.9 - #10 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#11

Adair Park

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 60.6 - #11 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#12

Clairemont Ave

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 60.2 - #12 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#13

West Clairemont

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 59.2 - #13 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#15

Lenox Place

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 56.0 - #15 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#17

Winnona Park

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 53.1 - #17 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#18

Downtown

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 51.7 - #18 of 19 eligible neighborhoods

#19

Old Decatur

Decatur, Georgia

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 41.4 - #19 of 19 eligible neighborhoods