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Selma, AL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Eli Hughes

Living in Selma -the reality

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 25.7%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Selma sits at 1,370.2 per 100K. Median household income is $32,184, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the wea...

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Lily Gray

Cost of living reality check -Selma

I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here?

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Rylee Morgan

Remote worker thinking about Selma

So, Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Rylee Morgan

How is Selma for outdoor activities?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $723/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Wyatt Baker

Couple moving to Selma from out of state

Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $32,184, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 17,442, Selma is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal...

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Everly C.

How is the nightlife in Selma?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Selma sits at 1,370.2 per 100K. Median household income is $32,184, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Eli Hughes

Selma in the winter -how bad?

Hello, Poverty rate is 25.7%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $102,500 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Lily Gray

What I wish I knew before living in Selma

Random thought, The median home value here is around $102,500, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surpris...

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