North Decatur is a quaint community in eastern Atlanta, Georgia. It serves as a commuter base for businessmen and professionals working in downtown Atlanta, which is only minutes away along several highways that criss-cross the area.

This suburb is among the more affluent communities east of Atlanta with median incomes around $50,000 and median house values at $200,000.

North Decatur is actually a satellite development of Decatur, Georgia, which is a fwe miles to the southeast. In Decatur you'll find most of the services and institutions like hospitals and schools.

Atlanta International Airport is just 15 miles away, and the dense network including the ring highway system allows for quick movement throughout the city. Atlanta is situated right on the backbone of the Interstate Highway system, so residents of North Decatur can reach most of the eastern States in a matter of a day.

For education there are over five colleges and universities housing about 60,000 full-time students. Notable institutions include Georgia Tech and Georgia State.

You'll find a decidedly slower pace of life in North Decatur, one far removed from the grind of downtown Atlanta.