Here's what it costs to live in Decatur, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, while the typical home is valued around $97,300. Households earn a median of $50,809 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$50,809
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$796
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$97,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$840
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$845
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,063
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,378
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
70,368
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Decatur?
The cost of living index for Decatur is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Decatur?
The median gross rent in Decatur is $796 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Decatur?
The median household income in Decatur is $50,809 per year.
What is the median home value in Decatur?
The median home value in Decatur is $97,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Decatur?
Air quality data for Decatur is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Decatur?
Illinois has a top state income tax rate of 4.95% and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology