Reviews & Comments
Mobile, AL
Mobile for families -
9/30/2009I'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!