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Decatur, IN

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Savor small-town living on the cusp of Fort Wayne

Suburban • Affordable • Peaceful • Welcoming • Close-Knit • Family-Friendly • Historic • Scenic • Laidback •

Situated about 20 miles southeast of Fort Wayne, Decatur is a tranquil small town named for American Naval hero Stephen Decatur. Incorporated in 1853, Decatur exudes a historic charm with plenty of old-fashioned buildings in diverse architectural stylings.

The close-knit community in Decatur comes together for a wide variety of special events, including the Kekionga Festival, Callithumpian Festival, Germanfest and Motorsports Festival, and the Summer Concert Series. Options for outdoor activities are abundant, from the many Parks and Recreation sponsored programs to the endless possibilities along the banks of the Saint Marys River. Getting around from Decatur is simple with access to U.S. Routes 27, 33, and 224.

Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Northwest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

656 Students

4
out of 10

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

288 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bellmont Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

313 Students

7
out of 10

Bellmont Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

641 Students

7
out of 10
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.