Gross pass - 10/11/2021

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 for the last 10 years its a very difficult place to live and secure stable work also just avoid the entire state of Alabama its a hot bed for discrimination and indifference even in 2021

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High vehicular deaths, very low pay, no sense!!!! - 9/6/2021

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 position such as phlebotomy or dental assisting. Car insurance here is EXPENSIVE because this place has one of the highest vehicular related deaths anywhere in the country. don’t expect anyone to use turn signals and always double check before going on a green light, people love to run yellow and red lights here. i’ve seen some of the most dangerous driving here that i’ve ever seen in my life. i just moved from washington state- Gig Harbor to be specific (high cost of living equates to higher pay/higher gas prices, but also way cheaper car insurance) and just scenery alone and how much safer it is puts gig harbor on top by a landslide. i’m struggling way more in this city financially than i ever did in washington state, i did have a roommate split rent with me though. this place is hard to make a living in, not ideal for raising a family for sure. my fiancé is a police officer here and crime runs rampant here… he sees a lot and gets compensated very little for it in return, as opposed to safer cities which actually end up paying like 2x’s more for less of a risk of loss of life. don’t get me wrong, this place does have huge potential but it needs renovations and beautification projects just about everywhere and the city won’t put the money towards modernizing. streets here don’t make sense either. the same block will have huge/expensive houses right next door to the hood and gas stations known for drug trafficking and shootings. i wish i had known before ending up here, i moved here 6 months ago. already regret it.

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This is one weird City - 9/5/2021

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 people And on the other hand of that they got UFOs and little orange orbs

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Rude, Unfriendly people. - 9/25/2020

I have lived in this city for ten months. I feel it is a very beautiful city. It is very green and it rains often here. It is affordable. The only downside to Mobile is the people. I was under the assumption that Southerners were good, friendly people. They are very rude. Stuck up, and unapproachable. I came from California and I feel most Calufornians are much nicer then Mobilians.

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Not a Fan - 2/10/2015

This is not an attractive or desirable place to live. We moved here in 2007, and frankly, we can't wait to move. Once we're close to break-even on our house or we work out a favorable rent situation, we're out of here. The non-summer months are pleasant, but summer can be stifling though tolerable. The overall quality of life is fair-to-poor. Not sure who is more eager to leave, my wife or me. If I don't keep moving as a topic of conversation, she might just leave on her own.

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Seven-year Overview - 12/16/2013

Moved here for business reasons and to try some change...but unkowingly, right into the teeth of the financial crisis and a serious recession...so, perspective is a bit biased. If my wife and I were not still under water on our home, we'd aggressively seek another southeastern city or metropolitan are. Once our home equity situation sufficiently improves, we'll move. It has pleasant spring, fall, and winter weather, relatively low cost of living, low taxes, and affordable housing, but Mobile has scant few other quality-of-life factors to keep one here or attract one to move here. The affordability factors are offset by very stagnant real estate values, high property insurance costs, significant poverty, and a muted economy. Prospects for tax base expansion are fair-to-low. Citywide, population is declining. There are some economic bright spots on the horizon, aircraft assembly in particular, but meaningful trickle-down effects are years away. The newly-elected mayor, a successful business owner, may be a positive catalyst. An overall poorly-educated population, a narrow and weak economic base, and low public and private investment in infrastructure and industry have become chronic. But for the maritime industry, the central business district is depressed and replete with aged and decaying real estate and the poverty and crime that goes with it. A major capital infusion and physical facelift, and a vast expansion of educated and skilled residents would be seeds for and ultimate improvement. Over more than 40 years, we've lived in and traveled to a number of metropolitan areas. Mobile is years and maybe decades way from competing with many vibrant southeastern cities and towns of similar size and population.

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Old part of Mobile - 6/10/2013

I saw some pictures of old town Mobile is it nice and safe for seniors who want to do a long term rental? I am thinking of moving from San Francisco. Also people mention hurricanes so where do you go during a hurricane. I am originally from Southern Fl.

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Con - 12/4/2012

Too hot & humid in summer. Hurricane risk

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housing - 10/22/2012

very affordable housing

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Not a good environment - 10/11/2012

The city of Mobile continues to waste money and increase the sales tax to cover the expenses. The job market is very poor. The people seem to have given up. I have lived here for many years and am ready to try different grass even if it is not greener. It is sad to watch this great city go down.

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The arts and culture - 12/14/2011

I graduated from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, and I am here to say that Mobile has one of the finest symphony orchestras in the south, and the city has a real funky, low key vibe. Mobile has the best Mardi Gras in North America, our little secret.

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Just moved to Mobile Alabama. - 7/30/2011

I am looking forward to learning more about Mobile, Alabama. I just moved here 3 weeks ago today from the city of St. Louis Missouri. One of the big reasons I moved was to live in a place with less crime.

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suggestions? - 4/4/2011

My husband and I are relocating to Mobile from Miami. We've heard good things about Mobile overall. We are looking for a fun, safe area to live. We like walking to restaurants and shops, though we also would like a small fenced in yard for our dog. Any suggestions on which neighborhoods to hone in on? Thanks!

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Bumvile, Alabama - 7/7/2010

Everywhere you go, there will be somebody there to greet you and to ask you for spare change or a cigarette, in the downtown area, especially. Many of them are drunk enough to have a lapse in judgement and cuss you out, if you decline to give them something for free...

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Wow... - 4/9/2010

That is about the only word that you can use to describe the drivers in Mobile. There only about 2 places in the U.S. where it is worse to drive. Be prepared for no courtesy, no blinkers, and a traffic accident on at least 2 major roads a day.

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Mobile - 3/15/2010

Grew up in Mobile and attended University of South Alabama. Moved away for 3 years to a larger city, but am moving back soon. Mobile is a good mid-size city. It is nothing too exciting, but it definitely has its own culture and a uniqueness to it. Weather is absolutely great 9 months out of the year. Summer is rough, but you have a beach 45 minutes away. Downtown is progressing and is a neat area. With the addition of the Battlehouse Tower, the skyline is not bad coming in from the east over Mobile Bay. Unfortunately Mobile went through what many cities have over the years, an urban exodus. However, it seems like Mobile is starting to swing the pendelum back as many young couples and such are moving back into the core. Also, Mobile is one of the few cities where you can say the city (Downtown, Midtown, Spring Hill, West Mobile) is nicer than the surrounding suburbs. Unless you consider Eastern Shore a suburb. Eastern Shore (Daphne, Fairhope, etc) is very nice.

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Mobile for families - 9/30/2009

I've lived in Mobile for 5 yrs now and I can't wait to leave. I've always lived in this area, but have only lived in the city for 5 yrs. I have children and hate how much crime is in the city. Don't get me wrong I understand cities have crime but it's terrible here. It really makes me anxious to leave Mobile! I just saw on the local news tonight that the nearest Wal-mart has had 50 violent attacks against women in 9 mths! I never feel safe enough to go out at night by myself. I don't want to live somewhere that makes me feel this way. (FYI: I'm not a paranoid freak). Not to mention the shopping is less than stellar; for the second largest city in Alabama I would have expected much better!! Then you have the issues of traffic and drivers. I've lived in D.C., and Mobile's traffic is worse sheerly due to the fact of BAD drivers! I have never seen such bad driving in my life!! It's like no one here knows how to drive! I'm truly amazed when I'm out. It's almost like you'd have to TRY HARD to be that bad at driving! And now last but not least....there's the school system! Here in Mobile you cannot send your children to public school sooo you better factor in tuition to your cost of living! No one I know sends their kids to public school because they're terrible. Mobile is a neat city with beautiful views, a deep, rich history, beautiful oak lined streets filled with mansions, and fun Mardi Gras festivities, and a mini version of New Orleans nightlife downtown. Great to visit, but for a family, I wouldn't want to call it home!

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Homeowners Insurance - 9/24/2007

My husband and I are considering moving to Mobile and are a little concerned that the homeowners insurance may be high due to the hurricanes. And do most homeowners policies include windstorm coverage? I'd also appreciate any general advice anyone can give. Thanks!

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Weather in Mobile, Alabama - 8/14/2007

I like the weather in Mobile. Spring and Fall are comfortably warm usually with a nice breeze. The summers are very hot and humid, as Mobile gets the most rainfall than any other major city, we get a lot of rain and thus makes the summers very humid. We also have to worry about hurricanes in the late summer and early fall. The winters are usually mild with very little (very, very seldom) snow. We do get our occasional very cold spell and sometimes icy conditions. I've lived in Mobile for over 25 years and seen temperatures as low as 6 degrees (before wind chill) and as high as 101 degrees (with a heat index of over 120).

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Mobile View (native) - 8/7/2007

I have lived in Mobile all of my life (27 years). I have lived in many parts of the city, worked at many different places, graduated from the University of South Alabama, and began my professional career here. With that being said, I have been looking to escape for a while now and plan to do so the exact second that I finish my second degree in the spring. It's just ... extremely boring here. Now, if you have never been to Alabama, then please note Alabama is NOT like how it is portrayed in Hollywood. However, it still sucks. My humble opinion on a few specifc things regarding Mobile. Beaches? Someone said "minutes away from beaches"? Haha. No. But it is only a one hour drive to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach - which are nice, but tiny "get-away" places. Now, depending on where you live, you might be minutes away from the dirty Mobile Bay waters. Looks pretty to drive on the long bridge over, but it is by no means a beach. Downtown? Dauphin Street (which is basically downtown) has a unique atmosphere and a decent amount of bars/clubs (if you are into that), but it is still small and pretty boring. Speaking of downtown, the Mobile downtown area is historic and unique, but there is not much to it. There is one tall building, one hotel, a few clubs and shops, and nothing else. Nobody actually lives downtown. However, coming from the eastern shore (Daphne), it does look pretty cool as you appraoch it from the BayWay (bridge connecting eastern shore and Florida to Mobile). Also, the hanging trees over Government boulavard are very cool. Population? If you don't like stereotyping, please ignore this paragraph. I hate to sound this way and it is definitely not politically correct - but it's true. The city is 50% white/50% black - but don't let that mislead you - it is COMPLETELY segregated. It's pretty crazy. There are "sections" of the city. Downtown, North of it (Creighton, Prichard, etc.), and South of it (Maysville, DIP, etc.) are all very low income areas. You also have a few other areas spread about. Then, you have Midtown and the Mall area, which might be the only diversified section of Mobile where whites and blacks co-exist, yet is still pretty low income to moderate income. You then have "Springhill" and "West Mobile" or "Hillcreat" where most of the upper-crust whites live. Then, you have the "other West Mobile" or "Schillengers" (which is actually outside city limits) where the typically redneck whites live. You can also throw in sma

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