Decatur

Decatur, IN
Area Guide
Savor small-town living on the cusp of Fort Wayne
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.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Decatur, IN is $580 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Decatur has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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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
Public
Grades PK-5
656 Students
Public
Grades PK-1
288 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
313 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
641 Students
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Airports
- Fort Wayne International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.