Overall Edge
Decatur leads
Decatur wins 5 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Alpharetta
$1.9M median
Suburban Family
Neighborhood B
Decatur
$1.7M median
Walkable Family
⭐ Overall Leader
Alpharetta
Metric
Decatur
$1.9M
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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-
40/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
72/100
40 min
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Commute
Commute
18 min
10
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
8
12
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Cafes
Cafes
18
6
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Groceries
Groceries
5
20 min
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Hospital
Hospital
14 min
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Is Alpharetta or Decatur more expensive?
Alpharetta has a median home price of $1.9M and Decatur is $1.7M. Decatur is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Alpharetta or Decatur?
Alpharetta has a school rating of 9/10 and Decatur rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Alpharetta or Decatur safer?
Alpharetta has a crime grade of A and Decatur is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Alpharetta scores 40/100 for walkability. Decatur scores 72/100. Decatur is the more walkable option.