Decatur residents and families enjoy an exceptional quality of life. The city offers a family-friendly small-town atmosphere that welcomes all. And there’s plenty to do, from camping and hiking in the over 20,000 acre Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands to playing and watching sports in our local parks system, you and your family are sure to find the outdoor activities that that fit your lifestyle. Also Decatur is home to one of the most photographed courthouses in Texas that serves as the centerpiece of our thriving historic downtown, complimented by unique shopping and dining options, local wineries, and other popular attractions.
Affordable Cost-of-Living
An affordable cost-of-living grants Decatur residents with the necessary income for housing, goods, entertainment and leisure. Life in Decatur also provides the benefits of high performing educational and healthcare institutions and crime rates that are well below the national average, providing residents with a safe and enjoyable quality of life.
Decatur’s cost of living is significantly lower than many of the popular communities in the DFW area, including Frisco, Grapevine, and Flower Mound:
Cost of Living
Decatur |
Frisco |
Grapevine |
Flower Mound |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall Cost of Living |
105 |
120.5 |
117.7 |
119.2 |
Housing |
102.4 |
175 |
156.5 |
165.5 |
Median Home Cost |
$321,000 |
$509,200 |
$423,800 |
$482,900 |
