Old Decatur, Decatur, IL
Old Decatur — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Old Decatur, Decatur, Illinois. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensing database.
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Old Decatur Neighborhood Overview
Old Decatur, Decatur, Alabama
Old Decatur is a historic neighborhood located in the primary ZIP code 35601. The area is characterized by its affordable market tier, offering a cost-effective entry point into the Decatur housing market. The neighborhood presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 59.5% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 40.5%.
The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $135,100, with the average home size being 1,425 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $804 per month. The median household income in the neighborhood is $46,276, which aligns with the accessible pricing of the local real estate, supporting its classification as an affordable community within the city.
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Old Decatur Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $135K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $804/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $46K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Affordable | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35601 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Old Decatur, Decatur
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18