Overall Edge
Decatur leads
Decatur wins 6 of 6 categories
Neighborhood A
Sandy Springs
$1.8M median
Suburban Executive
Neighborhood B
Decatur
$1.7M median
Walkable Family
⭐ Overall Leader
Sandy Springs
Metric
Decatur
$1.8M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.7M
8/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A-
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
52/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
72/100
22 min
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Commute
Commute
18 min
8
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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
18 min
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Hospital
Hospital
14 min
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Is Sandy Springs or Decatur more expensive?
Sandy Springs has a median home price of $1.8M and Decatur is $1.7M. Decatur is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Sandy Springs or Decatur?
Sandy Springs has a school rating of 8/10 and Decatur rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Sandy Springs or Decatur safer?
Sandy Springs has a crime grade of A- and Decatur is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Sandy Springs scores 52/100 for walkability. Decatur scores 72/100. Decatur is the more walkable option.