The Best Neighborhoods in Mobile, Alabama

When the azaleas bloom, Mobile, Alabama, the third-largest city in the state, transforms into a picture-perfect Southern town. It is home to the country's first and longest-running Mardi Gras celebration and is widely recognized as a significant cultural hub. Mobile, Alabama, has some of the most reasonably priced residential areas in the United States. Compared to many other regions, housing costs in Mobile are roughly 50% lower.

Satsuma in Mobile, AL
Satsuma, Alabama, has a lower cost of living than the rest of the country and more than most of the other major cities in Alabama, by an average of 4.6%. Satsuma's crime rate is 54.70% lower than the state average and 41.15% lower than the national average. The city's original name predated 1915 and was "Fig Tree Island." Later, the state was given its current name in honor of the satsuma orange, a gift from the Japanese Emperor Meiji that was quickly adopted by farmers and became a commercial success in the state as early as 1878. Prices for single-family homes can vary from the low-$150,000s to the mid-$650,000s, depending on the area. Many homes in Satsuma are built in the Traditional, Ranch, Cottage, or Creole styles.

College Park / Spring Hill in Mobile, AL
The Southeast's oldest Catholic college, Spring Hill College, has been recognized as having one of the "Most Beautiful College Campuses in the South" by Southern Living. College Park/Spring Hill has a median home sale price of $526,307, making it more expensive than 96.7% of Alabama suburbs and 76.4% of American neighborhoods. Most available dwellings are either single-family detached houses, small apartment buildings, or high-rises.

Parkhill in Mobile, AL
This community is located north of Airport Boulevard, east of University Boulevard, and south of Route 98. Many amenities, including retail establishments, dining options, green spaces, golf courses, and private country clubs, are located within a short distance of the area's residents. Parkhill is conveniently located near several educational and cultural institutions, including the Mobile Museum of Art, the Mobile Botanical Gardens, and the University of South Alabama. Abba Mediterranean Cafe, Satori Coffee House, Springdale Mall, and the Shoppes at Bel Air are just some of the nearby dining and shopping options for Parkhill. Single-family homes and townhouses with four or more bedrooms make up most of Parkhill's housing stock.  The Charles Wood Japanese Garden and the Hank Aaron Minor League Ballpark are two of Parkhill's most well-liked tourist attractions. Parkhill has a higher median home sale price than 63.6% of Alabama and 39.6% of American neighborhoods, at $271,302.

Berkleigh in Mobile, AL
Berkleigh can be found south of Airport Boulevard, which leads directly to the Mobile Regional Airport and west of Interstate 65. Cottage Hill Park (also called Medal of Honor Park) is conveniently located for locals and features a soccer field, a playground, and the dog-friendly Julian Marx Dog Park. Jerusalem Cafe, which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, and Mugshots Grill and Bar, famous for its burgers, are two of the most popular restaurants in the area. The median home price here is $241,058, making it more expensive than 74.7% of Alabama neighborhoods and 41.0% of American neighborhoods on average.