Overall Edge
Decatur leads
Decatur wins 4 of 4 categories
Neighborhood A
Brookhaven
$1.8M median
Suburban Upscale
Neighborhood B
Decatur
$1.7M median
Walkable Family
⭐ Overall Leader
Brookhaven
Metric
Decatur
$1.8M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.7M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A-
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
55/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
72/100
18 min
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Commute
Commute
18 min
7
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
8
12
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Cafes
Cafes
18
5
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Groceries
Groceries
5
14 min
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Hospital
Hospital
14 min
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Is Brookhaven or Decatur more expensive?
Brookhaven has a median home price of $1.8M and Decatur is $1.7M. Decatur is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Brookhaven or Decatur?
Brookhaven has a school rating of 9/10 and Decatur rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Brookhaven or Decatur safer?
Brookhaven has a crime grade of A- and Decatur is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Brookhaven scores 55/100 for walkability. Decatur scores 72/100. Decatur is the more walkable option.