Mobile, AL
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Mobile, AL
At a Glance
How Mobile Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mobile's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mobile a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mobile residents earn a median household income of $51,090 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,893. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mobile is $170,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,189. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Mobile reports 745 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,680/100K. The murder rate is 16.0/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Mobile hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mobile has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.