The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Mobile For 2022


We used data and science to identify the neighborhoods in Mobile that are the real pits.

Nick Johnson, RoadSnacks
April 6, 2022 - 14,701 views
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Mobile's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.

It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Mobile.

And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Mobile. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.

So the question arises, which Mobile neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?

Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Mobile hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Mobile area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although College Park ranks way above the rest.

We examined 155 of Mobile's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Mobile's reputation.

So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Mobile for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Plateau looks to be the worst neighborhood in Mobile.

Read on to see how we determined the places around Mobile that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.

Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Mobile.

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Worst Neighborhoods In Mobile
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Mobile For 2022

1. Plateau

Overall SnackAbility

1
/10

Population: 299
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $53,450 (4th worst)
Median Income: $20,620 (5th worst)
More on Plateau:  Data

2. Summerville

Overall SnackAbility

2
/10

Population: 662
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $53,800 (5th worst)
Median Income: $17,760 (2nd worst)
More on Summerville:  Data

3. Bell Aire

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 496
Rank Last Year: 4 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $95,200 (49th worst)
Median Income: $30,114 (26th worst)
More on Bell Aire:  Data

4. Driftwood

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 494
Rank Last Year: 3 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $76,300 (26th worst)
Median Income: $32,827 (35th worst)
More on Driftwood:  Data

5. Fisher

Overall SnackAbility

2
/10

Population: 1,625
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $44,200 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $24,258 (13th worst)
More on Fisher:  Data

6. Autumndale

Overall SnackAbility

/10

Population: 717
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $74,500 (24th worst)
Median Income: $36,389 (45th worst)
More on Autumndale:  Data

7. Fire Tower

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 426
Rank Last Year: 6 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $98,900 (57th worst)
Median Income: $37,077 (49th worst)
More on Fire Tower:  Data

8. Argyle

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 676
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $95,200 (49th worst)
Median Income: $30,114 (26th worst)
More on Argyle:  Data

9. Arlington

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 1,338
Rank Last Year: 7 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $66,300 (17th worst)
Median Income: $9,685 (worst)
More on Arlington:  Data

10. Baltimore

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 2,922
Rank Last Year: 9 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $63,400 (13th worst)
Median Income: $24,568 (15th worst)
More on Baltimore:  Data

Methodology: How we determined the worst Mobile neighborhoods in 2022

To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Mobile:

  • High unemployment (Less jobs)
  • Low median income (Less pay)
  • Low population density (No things to do)
  • Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
  • High crime (Estimated)

Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama for each of these criteria from worst to best.

Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".

The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Mobile.

Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Mobile to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 155 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.

This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.

Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Mobile

Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Mobile with Plateau landing at the bottom of the pack.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Mobile aren't all bad. College Park takes the cake as the best place to live in Mobile.

We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.

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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Mobile For 2022?

Rank Neighborhood Population Home Value Median Income
1 Plateau 299 $53,450 $20,620
2 Summerville 662 $53,800 $17,760
3 Bell Aire 496 $95,200 $30,114
4 Driftwood 494 $76,300 $32,827
5 Fisher 1,625 $44,200 $24,258
6 Autumndale 717 $74,500 $36,389
7 Fire Tower 426 $98,900 $37,077
8 Argyle 676 $95,200 $30,114
9 Arlington 1,338 $66,300 $9,685
10 Baltimore 2,922 $63,400 $24,568
11 Bayview 1,320 $62,800 $34,490
12 Beverly 832 $92,850 $35,481
13 Owens 1,289 $22,800 $22,399
14 Oakdale 592 $74,100 $18,750
15 Maryvale 3,482 $55,075 $18,504
16 Oakleigh 2,580 $65,367 $24,311
17 Neely 1,943 $62,150 $23,044
18 Glen Acres 1,107 $87,100 $48,022
19 Bienville 1,454 $117,900 $41,676
20 Grove Hill 496 $99,000 $40,292
21 Riverfront Industrial Area 2,900 $31,900 $28,973
22 Fowl River 794 $84,900 $47,500
23 Loma Vista 932 $85,700 $35,404
24 Muddy Creek 627 $95,200 $30,114
25 Mertz 793 $75,500 $38,688
26 Riviera 1,913 $71,667 $28,725
27 Mcvoy 2,198 $107,150 $30,230
28 Ferry 1,300 $60,600 $38,508
29 Theodore Industrial Park 1,325 $105,250 $32,266
30 Gorgas 4,034 $77,583 $26,871
31 Rickarby 3,027 $72,000 $25,070
32 South Crichton 2,168 $67,750 $20,776
33 Irvington 684 $101,800 $36,966
34 Woodlawn 2,764 $66,225 $30,546
35 Tillman 895 $95,800 $36,788
36 Highland 148 $108,500 $40,702
37 Rosedale 1,191 $86,900 $27,162
38 Usa 1,258 $59,550 $49,336
39 Seminole 323 $84,900 $40,469
40 Twin Lakes 359 $84,900 $40,469
41 Huron 383 $84,900 $40,469
42 Edington 370 $84,900 $40,469
43 Melrose 276 $108,500 $40,702
44 Rothfield 1,988 $97,650 $52,460
45 Nevius 1,248 $96,600 $50,202
46 Maysville 1,842 $60,400 $25,075
47 Dauphin Acres 4,635 $91,660 $23,248
48 Riverside 1,046 $127,450 $55,688
49 Mohawk 483 $84,900 $40,469
50 Bellmont 1,391 $122,000 $42,942
51 Neshota 1,661 $99,650 $36,924
52 Navco 2,953 $74,500 $35,050
53 Beau Terra 2,426 $85,700 $35,404
54 Hillsdale 1,630 $85,433 $27,305
55 North Crichton 1,883 $65,200 $26,009
56 Azalea 464 $131,300 $46,340
57 Pine Grove 878 $143,567 $51,438
58 Westfield 2,079 $122,000 $42,942
59 Deer River 416 $115,300 $34,419
60 Larkspur 1,730 $91,850 $49,362
61 Churchill 474 $122,700 $55,391
62 Bates 1,414 $108,500 $40,702
63 Pleasant Valley 1,212 $77,650 $34,884
64 Cypress Branch 526 $122,700 $55,391
65 Jackson Creek 516 $122,700 $55,391
66 Hillview 2,120 $91,850 $49,362
67 Hamilton 608 $122,700 $55,391
68 Greenmound 1,320 $63,333 $23,778
69 Jefferson 1,495 $119,600 $32,126
70 Bayside 536 $135,400 $42,434
71 North Industrial Area 3,481 $72,340 $30,798
72 Lott Road 440 $108,200 $47,815
73 Devonshire 1,189 $97,400 $63,617
74 Colonial Heights 2,657 $111,000 $47,180
75 Lourdes 2,359 $82,550 $34,062
76 Redstone 1,427 $164,650 $62,540
77 Lyons Park 1,891 $166,767 $45,526
78 Belmeade 1,426 $125,100 $45,227
79 Cedar Grove 1,319 $115,850 $46,167
80 Westmont 4,249 $91,700 $40,572
81 Bellfontaine 313 $142,650 $43,001
82 Bellewood 2,340 $98,600 $39,175
83 Kimberline 2,743 $136,450 $57,624
84 Malibar Heights 5,234 $128,150 $39,823
85 Warwick 1,567 $128,300 $54,551
86 Rose Haven 427 $138,650 $55,036
87 Brookwood 2,521 $110,167 $51,671
88 Park Place 2,939 $96,320 $51,420
89 Greenwich Hills 2,606 $86,533 $40,650
90 Forest Highland 996 $120,100 $56,486
91 Goldmine 898 $146,750 $63,727
92 Scenic Hill 698 $158,550 $60,692
93 Pinewood 1,184 $119,550 $51,085
94 Airmont 3,504 $120,167 $44,163
95 Crestview 1,740 $174,100 $51,777
96 Blackstone 1,529 $153,400 $65,781
97 Ridgeway 639 $131,500 $55,161
98 Venetia 1,297 $129,967 $58,748
99 Carver 3,484 $77,040 $34,231
100 Reichlieu 3,943 $143,700 $31,530
101 Jackson Heights 3,295 $149,950 $29,232
102 Overlook 2,466 $118,600 $50,551
103 Millers Creek 665 $182,800 $95,391
104 Big Creek 351 $142,200 $60,041
105 Winfield 1,257 $112,100 $60,208
106 Central Business District 1,232 $198,700 $21,202
107 Camelia 310 $163,700 $55,602
108 Cottage Park 2,634 $196,050 $85,542
109 Skyland Park 3,532 $153,550 $58,393
110 Mccrary 611 $142,200 $60,041
111 Cody 2,873 $108,500 $45,848
112 Leinkauf 1,516 $124,600 $42,426
113 Texas Street 1,862 $117,767 $22,657
114 Yorkwood 5,405 $152,950 $62,626
115 Georgia Avenue 1,272 $152,200 $32,266
116 Terrace Hills 4,069 $123,800 $45,462
117 Garland 1,846 $129,500 $61,296
118 Carlen 3,600 $142,700 $51,478
119 Spring Valley 1,500 $174,100 $51,777
120 Dawes 2,293 $165,000 $71,750
121 Llanfair 2,653 $236,550 $44,004
122 Sheldon 3,708 $154,233 $48,516
123 Washington Square 2,143 $159,467 $44,667
124 Thornhill 3,648 $249,200 $41,959
125 Westavia 1,387 $138,900 $66,107
126 Westhill 3,563 $170,850 $44,732
127 Pamona 518 $175,900 $59,298
128 Mooncrest 764 $175,900 $59,298
129 Sunnyvale 639 $175,900 $59,298
130 D Iberville 1,905 $170,800 $72,063
131 Baker 2,194 $144,600 $60,697
132 Red Creek 785 $175,900 $59,298
133 Alligator Bayou 347 $268,000 $66,786
134 Pierce Creek 290 $182,700 $88,993
135 Prospect 2,345 $164,650 $70,684
136 Audubon 442 $268,000 $66,786
137 Alderbrook 2,116 $184,800 $82,976
138 Koolman 473 $268,000 $66,786
139 Rochon 539 $268,000 $66,786
140 Westlake 1,309 $196,050 $85,542
141 Canterbury 3,730 $149,350 $65,576
142 Milkhouse 4,448 $175,050 $59,060
143 Cypress Shores 1,814 $150,800 $70,556
144 Overton 3,644 $264,750 $48,155
145 Riviere De Chien 566 $209,100 $96,094
146 Rolling Acres 3,022 $152,333 $64,420
147 Claremont 2,993 $164,700 $58,458
148 Berkleigh 4,219 $173,800 $60,054
149 Travis 2,550 $198,300 $83,901
150 Parkhill 4,601 $307,633 $81,085
151 Second Creek 4,338 $214,900 $90,562
152 Hannon Park 1,886 $176,050 $57,089
153 Country Club 1,931 $474,000 $93,393
154 Di Grado 1,908 $238,100 $98,496
155 College Park 3,507 $284,167 $79,405

Editor's Note: This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. Don't freak out we updated this article for 2022. This is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Mobile.

About Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson earned his masters in Business Administration from the Drucker School At Claremont Graduate University. He has written for 39 publications across the country and ran the media relations department at Movoto, a real estate portal based in San Francisco. He has been featured in over 500 publications as an expert in real estate and as an authority on real estate trends.

Nick's the creator of the HomeSnacks YouTube channel that now has over 260,000 subscribers and is an excellent source to learn about different parts of the country.

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