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AL area data

Mobile, AL

Aggregated across 16 ZIP codes in Mobile.

Population: 250,639 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mobile, AL is $172,896 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $201,118 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,376/month. 59 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$172,896

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$172,896
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.4%
10-year appreciation
+51.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$187,522
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$201,118
Median list price
$203,443
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
857
For-sale inventory
1,086
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
924
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
287

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,376/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$938/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$981/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,139/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,474/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,565/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
59
Elementary schools
32
Middle schools
12
High schools
9
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mobile County, Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts, MAEF Public Charter Schools
Schools include
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies, W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts, Calloway Smith Middle School, Florence Howard Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
6,168
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Stauffer Chemical Co. (LeMoyne Plant) (16 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.1°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.2°F
Annual precipitation
67.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,976
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,005

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gulf Islands National Seashore (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Richardson Field (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
10
Hospitals include
BALDWIN HEALTH, USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, USA HEALTH HCA PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
51
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-346 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$919
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
61.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
147,879
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,102

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MobileState medianUS median
Typical home value$172,896$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$201,118$247,500$325,000
Median days on market55 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,376/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$919$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mobile, AL?
$172,896.
What is the median sale price in Mobile, AL?
$201,118.
How long do homes take to sell in Mobile, AL?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Mobile, AL?
Typical rent: $1,376/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mobile, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Mobile, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 6,168 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mobile, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mobile, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mobile, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mobile, AL?
59 schools (32 elementary, 12 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mobile, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mobile, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mobile, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Mobile

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