The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Mobile For 2022


We used science and data to determine which neighborhoods in Mobile are the best of the best.

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Do you like your neighborhood?

Is it friendly, and where everyone knows their neighbors?

No matter if you live in the sticks or in an apartment building in downtown Mobile, you have a little pocket that you can call home. And each neighborhood is different.

Smaller neighborhoods usually have obvious benefits -- less crime, a slower pace of life, and a lower cost of living. But not all Mobile neighborhoods are created equal. Some are better than others. But which ones?

Instead of relying on public opinion and speculation, we wanted to get the facts straight and find out which neighborhoods in Mobile are the best. If you're in one of the places we're about to highlight, odds are you know you've got it made. So, if you're thinking of moving to Alabama and Mobile is on the top of your list, check out our best neighborhoods to live in.

Here are the best neighborhoods in Mobile for 2022.

So what's the best neighborhood to live in Mobile for 2022? According to the most recent census data, College Park looks to be the best Mobile neighborhood to live in.

Read on to see how we determined the places around Mobile that deserve a little bragging rights or maybe you're interested in the worst neighborhoods in Mobile.

Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from best to worst.

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Best Neighborhoods In Mobile
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Mobile

1. College Park

Population: 3,507
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $284,167 (Third best)
Median Income: $79,405 (12th best)
More on College Park: Homes For Sale | Data

2. Di Grado

Population: 1,908
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $238,100 (Tenth best)
Median Income: $98,496 (best)
More on Di Grado: Homes For Sale | Data

3. Country Club

Population: 1,931
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $474,000 (best)
Median Income: $93,393 (Fourth best)
More on Country Club: Homes For Sale | Data

4. Hannon Park

Population: 1,886
Rank Last Year: 2 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $176,050 (2best)
Median Income: $57,089 (45th best)
More on Hannon Park: Homes For Sale | Data

5. Second Creek

Population: 4,338
Rank Last Year: 4 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $214,900 (12th best)
Median Income: $90,562 (Fifth best)
More on Second Creek: Homes For Sale | Data

6. Parkhill

Population: 4,601
Rank Last Year: 5 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $307,633 (Second best)
Median Income: $81,085 (11th best)
More on Parkhill: Homes For Sale | Data

7. Travis

Population: 2,550
Rank Last Year: 6 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $198,300 (15th best)
Median Income: $83,901 (Ninth best)
More on Travis: Homes For Sale | Data

8. Berkleigh

Population: 4,219
Rank Last Year: 7 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $173,800 (29th best)
Median Income: $60,054 (33rd best)
More on Berkleigh: Homes For Sale | Data

9. Claremont

Population: 2,993
Rank Last Year: 8 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $164,700 (34th best)
Median Income: $58,458 (42nd best)
More on Claremont: Homes For Sale | Data

10. Rolling Acres

Population: 3,022
Rank Last Year: 9 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $152,333 (44th best)
Median Income: $64,420 (24th best)
More on Rolling Acres: Homes For Sale | Data

Methodology: How We Determined The Best Mobile, AL Neighborhoods In 2022

In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Mobile, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".

Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:

  • High incomes
  • Low unemployment rates
  • Low crime
  • High home prices
  • High population densities (A proxy for things to do)

We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 155 in each category, where 1 was the best.

Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.

And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Mobile." We're lookin' at you, College Park.

Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Mobile, Alabama has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.

Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Mobile

If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Mobile where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Mobile aren't all good. Plateau takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Mobile.

We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.

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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Mobile For 2022 Detailed Data

Rank Neighborhood Population Home Value Median Income
1 College Park 3,507 $284,167 $79,405
2 Di Grado 1,908 $238,100 $98,496
3 Country Club 1,931 $474,000 $93,393
4 Hannon Park 1,886 $176,050 $57,089
5 Second Creek 4,338 $214,900 $90,562
6 Parkhill 4,601 $307,633 $81,085
7 Travis 2,550 $198,300 $83,901
8 Berkleigh 4,219 $173,800 $60,054
9 Claremont 2,993 $164,700 $58,458
10 Rolling Acres 3,022 $152,333 $64,420
11 Riviere De Chien 566 $209,100 $96,094
12 Overton 3,644 $264,750 $48,155
13 Cypress Shores 1,814 $150,800 $70,556
14 Milkhouse 4,448 $175,050 $59,060
15 Canterbury 3,730 $149,350 $65,576
16 Westlake 1,309 $196,050 $85,542
17 Rochon 539 $268,000 $66,786
18 Koolman 473 $268,000 $66,786
19 Alderbrook 2,116 $184,800 $82,976
20 Audubon 442 $268,000 $66,786
21 Prospect 2,345 $164,650 $70,684
22 Pierce Creek 290 $182,700 $88,993
23 Alligator Bayou 347 $268,000 $66,786
24 Red Creek 785 $175,900 $59,298
25 Baker 2,194 $144,600 $60,697
26 D Iberville 1,905 $170,800 $72,063
27 Sunnyvale 639 $175,900 $59,298
28 Mooncrest 764 $175,900 $59,298
29 Pamona 518 $175,900 $59,298
30 Westhill 3,563 $170,850 $44,732
31 Westavia 1,387 $138,900 $66,107
32 Thornhill 3,648 $249,200 $41,959
33 Washington Square 2,143 $159,467 $44,667
34 Sheldon 3,708 $154,233 $48,516
35 Llanfair 2,653 $236,550 $44,004
36 Dawes 2,293 $165,000 $71,750
37 Spring Valley 1,500 $174,100 $51,777
38 Carlen 3,600 $142,700 $51,478
39 Garland 1,846 $129,500 $61,296
40 Terrace Hills 4,069 $123,800 $45,462
41 Georgia Avenue 1,272 $152,200 $32,266
42 Yorkwood 5,405 $152,950 $62,626
43 Texas Street 1,862 $117,767 $22,657
44 Leinkauf 1,516 $124,600 $42,426
45 Cody 2,873 $108,500 $45,848
46 Mccrary 611 $142,200 $60,041
47 Skyland Park 3,532 $153,550 $58,393
48 Cottage Park 2,634 $196,050 $85,542
49 Camelia 310 $163,700 $55,602
50 Central Business District 1,232 $198,700 $21,202
51 Winfield 1,257 $112,100 $60,208
52 Big Creek 351 $142,200 $60,041
53 Millers Creek 665 $182,800 $95,391
54 Overlook 2,466 $118,600 $50,551
55 Jackson Heights 3,295 $149,950 $29,232
56 Reichlieu 3,943 $143,700 $31,530
57 Carver 3,484 $77,040 $34,231
58 Venetia 1,297 $129,967 $58,748
59 Ridgeway 639 $131,500 $55,161
60 Blackstone 1,529 $153,400 $65,781
61 Crestview 1,740 $174,100 $51,777
62 Airmont 3,504 $120,167 $44,163
63 Pinewood 1,184 $119,550 $51,085
64 Scenic Hill 698 $158,550 $60,692
65 Goldmine 898 $146,750 $63,727
66 Forest Highland 996 $120,100 $56,486
67 Greenwich Hills 2,606 $86,533 $40,650
68 Park Place 2,939 $96,320 $51,420
69 Brookwood 2,521 $110,167 $51,671
70 Rose Haven 427 $138,650 $55,036
71 Warwick 1,567 $128,300 $54,551
72 Malibar Heights 5,234 $128,150 $39,823
73 Kimberline 2,743 $136,450 $57,624
74 Bellewood 2,340 $98,600 $39,175
75 Bellfontaine 313 $142,650 $43,001
76 Westmont 4,249 $91,700 $40,572
77 Cedar Grove 1,319 $115,850 $46,167
78 Belmeade 1,426 $125,100 $45,227
79 Lyons Park 1,891 $166,767 $45,526
80 Redstone 1,427 $164,650 $62,540
81 Lourdes 2,359 $82,550 $34,062
82 Colonial Heights 2,657 $111,000 $47,180
83 Devonshire 1,189 $97,400 $63,617
84 Lott Road 440 $108,200 $47,815
85 North Industrial Area 3,481 $72,340 $30,798
86 Bayside 536 $135,400 $42,434
87 Jefferson 1,495 $119,600 $32,126
88 Greenmound 1,320 $63,333 $23,778
89 Hamilton 608 $122,700 $55,391
90 Hillview 2,120 $91,850 $49,362
91 Jackson Creek 516 $122,700 $55,391
92 Cypress Branch 526 $122,700 $55,391
93 Bates 1,414 $108,500 $40,702
94 Pleasant Valley 1,212 $77,650 $34,884
95 Churchill 474 $122,700 $55,391
96 Larkspur 1,730 $91,850 $49,362
97 Deer River 416 $115,300 $34,419
98 Westfield 2,079 $122,000 $42,942
99 Pine Grove 878 $143,567 $51,438
100 North Crichton 1,883 $65,200 $26,009
101 Azalea 464 $131,300 $46,340
102 Hillsdale 1,630 $85,433 $27,305
103 Beau Terra 2,426 $85,700 $35,404
104 Navco 2,953 $74,500 $35,050
105 Bellmont 1,391 $122,000 $42,942
106 Neshota 1,661 $99,650 $36,924
107 Mohawk 483 $84,900 $40,469
108 Riverside 1,046 $127,450 $55,688
109 Dauphin Acres 4,635 $91,660 $23,248
110 Maysville 1,842 $60,400 $25,075
111 Nevius 1,248 $96,600 $50,202
112 Rothfield 1,988 $97,650 $52,460
113 Melrose 276 $108,500 $40,702
114 Edington 370 $84,900 $40,469
115 Huron 383 $84,900 $40,469
116 Twin Lakes 359 $84,900 $40,469
117 Seminole 323 $84,900 $40,469
118 Usa 1,258 $59,550 $49,336
119 Rosedale 1,191 $86,900 $27,162
120 Highland 148 $108,500 $40,702
121 Tillman 895 $95,800 $36,788
122 Woodlawn 2,764 $66,225 $30,546
123 Irvington 684 $101,800 $36,966
124 South Crichton 2,168 $67,750 $20,776
125 Rickarby 3,027 $72,000 $25,070
126 Gorgas 4,034 $77,583 $26,871
127 Theodore Industrial Park 1,325 $105,250 $32,266
128 Mcvoy 2,198 $107,150 $30,230
129 Ferry 1,300 $60,600 $38,508
130 Riviera 1,913 $71,667 $28,725
131 Mertz 793 $75,500 $38,688
132 Muddy Creek 627 $95,200 $30,114
133 Loma Vista 932 $85,700 $35,404
134 Fowl River 794 $84,900 $47,500
135 Riverfront Industrial Area 2,900 $31,900 $28,973
136 Grove Hill 496 $99,000 $40,292
137 Bienville 1,454 $117,900 $41,676
138 Glen Acres 1,107 $87,100 $48,022
139 Neely 1,943 $62,150 $23,044
140 Oakleigh 2,580 $65,367 $24,311
141 Maryvale 3,482 $55,075 $18,504
142 Oakdale 592 $74,100 $18,750
143 Owens 1,289 $22,800 $22,399
144 Beverly 832 $92,850 $35,481
145 Bayview 1,320 $62,800 $34,490
146 Baltimore 2,922 $63,400 $24,568
147 Arlington 1,338 $66,300 $9,685
148 Argyle 676 $95,200 $30,114
149 Fire Tower 426 $98,900 $37,077
150 Autumndale 717 $74,500 $36,389
151 Fisher 1,625 $44,200 $24,258
152 Driftwood 494 $76,300 $32,827
153 Bell Aire 496 $95,200 $30,114
154 Summerville 662 $53,800 $17,760
155 Plateau 299 $53,450 $20,620

Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2022. This is our ninth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Mobile.

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