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Decatur

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Mississippi
$94K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$169K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2024 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,370
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$169K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,813 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1984
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.83%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.85%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.18%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,853
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.336 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Decatur compares

By median home value, Decatur is the 3rd most expensive of 4 cities in Newton County, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Newton County.

Home values in Decatur

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$86K$363K
cities in Newton County ranked by median home value
#Newton CountyMedian valueHomes
1Chunky$296K465
2Hickory$226K681
3Decatur$169K1,370
4Newton$127K2,215

About the Decatur market

What is the median home price in Decatur, MS?

The median sale price in Decatur, MS is $94,000 (data through October 2024), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Decatur, MS each year?

1 homes sold in Decatur, MS over the last 12 months (data through October 2024). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Decatur, MS?

Decatur, MS contains 1,370 residential properties, with a median of 1,813 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1984. The median TopHap Estimate is $169K.

How does Decatur, MS compare to the rest of Newton County?

By median home value, Decatur, MS is the 3rd most expensive of 4 cities in Newton County. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Newton County. Hickory ranks just above it and Newton just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Decatur, MS?

85% of homes in Decatur, MS are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Decatur, MS hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Decatur, MS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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