C+

Near West

Decatur, IL

Crime Score: C+ - Higher than average crime

3,700
Population
$25,626
Median Income
$56,771
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 158
Robbery 169
Burglary 173
Larceny/Theft 180
Vehicle Theft 171

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$56,771
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
30.5%
Renter Occupied
69.6%
Vacant
18.3%

Cost of Living

35% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -28%
🛒 Food & Groceries -35%
🚗 Transportation -35%
🏥 Healthcare -39%
💡 Utilities -21%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

28.1%
High School+
8.4%
Bachelor's+
10.3%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
49.1%
Black/African American
43.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
0.7%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
35° / 18°F
Summer (Jul)
88° / 65°F
🌧️
39.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
24.0"
Annual Snow

About Near West

Near West is a neighborhood located in Decatur, IL. With a crime score of C+, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 3,700 residents with a median household income of $25,626 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities