Cities / Decatur, AL
Decatur, AL neighborhood safety scores
20 Decatur, AL neighborhoods scored, averaging 75/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 5 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Burningtree Estates· DecaturLocated in southeastern Decatur surrounding the Burningtree Country Club, this established suburban enclave features spacious lots, manicured lawns, a88Go
- Trinity· DecaturTrinity is an incorporated suburban town located just west of Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama. Characterized by spacious single-family subdivisions,84Go
- Basham· DecaturBasham is a quiet, unincorporated community situated in the rolling hills south of Decatur along the Highway 67 corridor. The area is characterized by83Go
- Laceys Spring· DecaturLaceys Spring is an unincorporated rural hamlet characterized by rolling hills, farm acreage, and residential properties spread along Highway 231. It 83Go
- Longleaf Estates· DecaturLongleaf Estates is an established, master-planned suburban community situated in Southwest Decatur, Alabama. Characterized by well-maintained single-81Go
Go, stay aware — 13 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Ryan Crossroads· DecaturRyan Crossroads is an unincorporated rural community located south of Decatur along Alabama State Route 67. The area is characterized by open pastures79Go, stay aware
- Valhermoso Springs· DecaturLocated southeast of Decatur and south of Huntsville, Valhermoso Springs is a historically known former mineral spring resort area turned peaceful rur78Go, stay aware
- Brookmeade· DecaturBrookmeade is an established residential neighborhood in southern Decatur defined by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and low-traffic st78Go, stay aware
- Flint· DecaturFlint is situated along the US-31 corridor south of central Decatur, characterized by single-family ranch homes, open lots, and roadside commercial es77Go, stay aware
- Sherwood Estates· DecaturSherwood Estates is a traditional mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood located in south-central Decatur. The area features modest76Go, stay aware
- Flint City· DecaturFlint City is a low-density residential community situated along Highway 31 south of Decatur. It features spacious single-family lots, roadside servic75Go, stay aware
- Southeast Decatur· DecaturSoutheast Decatur is an expansive, car-oriented district characterized by established single-family subdivisions, neighborhood shopping plazas, and pr74Go, stay aware
- Old Decatur· DecaturOld Decatur is Alabama's oldest intact historic neighborhood, characterized by Victorian, Craftsman, and Greek Revival homes situated along quiet, tre74Go, stay aware
- Russell Village· DecaturRussell Village is an established, predominantly residential enclave situated in southwestern Decatur. Composed of modest mid-century single-family ho71Go, stay aware
- Austinville· DecaturAustinville is an annexed historic community in southwestern Decatur characterized by modest mid-century ranch homes, local churches, and neighborhood71Go, stay aware
- Sherman Heights· DecaturSherman Heights is an established residential area characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and a low-key community atmo71Go, stay aware
- Simpson· DecaturSimpson is an established working-class residential pocket situated just south of downtown Decatur and west of the 6th Avenue commercial corridor. It 70Go, stay aware
- Six Way· DecaturSix Way is a functional crossroad district situated along the busy 6th Avenue corridor in Decatur, Alabama. It is primarily characterized by strip mal67Go, stay aware
Caution — 2 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Moulton Heights· DecaturMoulton Heights is an established suburban-residential neighborhood located in western Decatur, characterized by modest mid-century single-family ranc64Caution
- Northwest Decatur· DecaturNorthwest Decatur is a long-established, primarily working-class residential quadrant bordered by the Tennessee River industrial corridor and the down54Caution