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Decatur Alabama
Decatur is located in North Alabama (the Tennessee Valley), just southwest of Huntsville and about an hour north of Birmingham. Decatur became a city on June 16, 1820; it was originally a river crossing for settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains. History abounds here with The Old State Bank which is the oldest bank building in Alabama at 173 years old, the largest Victorian era home district in Alabama, and Alabama’s oldest opera house, the Cotaco Opera House. Population: 55,683 as of the 2010 census.
Climate: Decatur has hot, humid summers and a generally mild winter. The area receives 51 inches of rain per year and snowfall of 4 inches.
Cost of living: Retirees will enjoy a cost of living in Decatur that is 8% less than the national average.
Housing costs: An average retirement home will run 34.5% less than the national average. The median home cost in Decatur is $118,700.
Colleges and Universities: Learning in retirement can be pursued at Calhoun Community College which has 9,000 students and a 110-acre Decatur campus.
Transportation:Decatur is served by nearby Huntsville International Airport and Pryor Field Regional Airport.
Travel and tourism: Retirees who enjoy outdoor recreation will appreciate this year-round staple in Decatur. Decatur’s location on the Tennessee River is ideal for boating, water skiing, and fishing. Year-round activities at Point Mallard Park include the J. Gilmer Blackburn Aquatic Center, golf course, indoor ice rink, hiking/biking trails by the river, sports fields and campground. Other activities popular with retirees are the North Alabama Birding Trail, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, Riverwalk Marina, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, two historic districts, and unique shopping and dining experiences.
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