| Rich in history, Decatur, Alabama offers a taste of the | | | | Decatur. Lying on the south bank of the Tennessee |
| old South and the new. If you are thinking of relocating | | | | River, the earliest known traveler through the area |
| to Decatur, here is some information that may help | | | | was Hernando DeSoto in 1540. The French had |
| you. | | | | established several trading posts along that part of the |
| Located in Morgan County, nearly 55,000 residents | | | | river before the French Indian war of 1760 was won |
| inhabit the area that is primarily urban population. Pro | | | | by the English. In 1823, the town was founded by order |
| football quarterback Philip Rivers is a native. With a | | | | of Congress and President James Monroe. Bustling |
| population density above the state average, Decatur | | | | with commercial traffic, steamboats became a |
| offers affordable housing. The average home value is | | | | common sight on the river. With the construction of |
| $89,200 with a majority of the homes being built | | | | two railroads, Decatur's location was strategic to some |
| between 1960 and 1989. People who rent on average | | | | of the battles fought during the Civil War. |
| pay $429 monthly. Tourists who travel to the area are | | | | If you are considering relocating to Decatur, the |
| known to visit the Old Decatur Historic District. Mostly | | | | weather might be an issue. Decatur is known to have |
| Victorian in architecture, the original site of the town | | | | more than its share of tornadoes at 203% above the |
| features homes dating back to 1829. However, only | | | | national average. The summers are warm and humid |
| four buildings were left standing after the end of the | | | | with an average temperature over 79 degrees during |
| Civil War. | | | | the month of July. The winter climate is usually mild and |
| The white non-hispanic population accounts for 72.6% | | | | dry. |
| of Decatur's residents. 19.6% of the population is black | | | | Air travel is accessible to Decatur from Huntsville |
| and 5.6% is hispanic. The median household income is | | | | International airport, located just 16 miles away. There |
| $37,192. The average age of residents is 36.3 years. | | | | are several major colleges in the area, including the |
| The crime index is relatively high at 445.2, when | | | | University of Alabama in Huntsville and Alabama A & |
| compared to the national average that is 120 points | | | | M in Normal, AL. With educational institutions, |
| lower. | | | | transportation gateways, historical significance and |
| Because of its geographical location, Decatur has seen | | | | affordability, relocating to Decatur offers a little bit of |
| its share of travelers in addition to people relocating to | | | | something for everyone. |