Decatur, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$295 Avg asking sale price
$24 Avg asking lease rate
5,168 SF Avg unit lease size
16,640 SF Avg building size for sale
7.58% Average cap rate

Decatur's Demographic Profile

Decatur has 10,703 households and a median income of $132,259, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 26,158
# Households 10,703
Median age 41
Median household income $132,259
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,215
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Decatur $315 11,120 SF 9.34%
Scottdale $113 27,448 SF 8.50%
North Decatur $271 12,200 SF 8.62%
Stone Mountain $192 7,929 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Decatur $227 7,415 SF
Avondale Estates $190 17,066 SF
Scottdale $229 11,783 SF
North Decatur $403 7,138 SF
Druid Hills $418 8,636 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
North Decatur $664 16,627 SF 6.50%
Druid Hills $241 13,340 SF 6.50%
Tucker $118 53,275 SF 6.08%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Decatur

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

3701 Columbia Parkway Decatur, GA 30034

Decatur, GA 30034

  • 2.88 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $560,000
For Sale

Memorial Drive Medical Office Campus

Decatur, GA

  • Office Building
  • 8.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,098,000
For Sale

3666 Panthersville Rd

Decatur, GA 30034

  • 1.01 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $200,000
For Sale

Assemblage 3648 & 3666 Panthersville Rd

Decatur, GA 30034

  • 2.88 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $600,000
For Sale

3632 Panthersville Rd

Decatur, GA 30034

  • 6.32 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $800,000
For Sale

Charming Decatur Office Building

Decatur, GA 30032

  • 1,640 SF Office Building
  • $825,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Decatur pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Decatur $295 16,640 SF
Avondale Estates $238 12,031 SF
Scottdale $177 17,816 SF
Clarkston $373 3,348 SF
North Decatur $357 13,283 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Decatur alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Decatur or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Decatur 26,158 10,703 41 $132,259 2 4,215 1%
Scottdale 11,215 4,998 38 $72,390 2 3,073 1%
North Decatur 19,633 9,710 41 $94,808 2 4,723 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Decatur, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Decatur

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Is Decatur a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Decatur offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Decatur?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Decatur. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Decatur?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Decatur. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Decatur compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Decatur. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Decatur acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Decatur, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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