Mobile, AL Housing


37 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Housing in Mobile, AL is very affordable compared to the national average, with the median value of $176,000 being well below the US median value of $338,100. Despite this lower value, Mobile has seen a higher rate of appreciation over the past year with a 9.93% increase compared to the US rate of 8.27%. This makes it an attractive option for prospective buyers seeking more affordable housing options than those available nationally.

The median home cost in Mobile is $176,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 68.0%. Home Appreciation in Mobile is up 13.2%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Mobile real estate is 45 years old
The Rental Market in Mobile
- Renters make up 36.0% of the Mobile population
- 2.6% of houses and apartments in Mobile, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMobile, AlabamaUnited States
  91,077.0139,647,020.0
  4842
  $176,000$338,100
  13.2%16.6%
  55.3%57.0%
  68.0%101.1%
  $6.02$10.98
  $833$2,690
  43.4%57.4%
  14.9%11.2%
  41.7%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  2.6%1.9%
  1.6%0.4%
  0.7%0.7%
  1.3%0.4%
  0.3%3.6%
  8.4%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  1.9%2.6%
  3.5%2.4%
  7.0%2.8%
  10.1%3.9%
  11.0%4.5%
  21.4%11.3%
  15.3%13.0%
  15.3%20.1%
  6.3%13.6%
  2.9%8.3%
  2.8%9.7%
  1.6%3.9%
  0.6%2.2%
  0.1%0.8%
  0.2%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  6.7%13.6%
  6.7%13.6%
  8.1%13.6%
  16.3%13.2%
  21.8%14.8%
  8.1%13.6%
  14.3%10.0%
  7.2%4.7%
  5.4%12.2%
Reviews for Mobile
    See all (37)

Over 3 years ago

Avoid at all costs weak job market bad schools discrimnation of disabled in workplace and schools , I have lived here most of my life and have been trying to get out  More

   |    Reply

someone freshly graduated from high school with no work experience can pick up a serving job and make more hourly than someone who works in an entry level healthcare  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

I lived in that City for almost 12 years I have nothing good to say about it I have nothing bad to say about it People especially the cops some cricket wrong doing  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Mobile

Commute
Compare Mobile, AL
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Mobile, Alabama to any other city in the US.