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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.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Mobile For 2022
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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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Mobile For 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Population: 717
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $74,500 (24th worst)
Median Income: $36,389 (45th worst)
More on Autumndale: Data
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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1 | Plateau | 299 |
2 | Summerville | 662 |
3 | Bell Aire | 496 |
4 | Driftwood | 494 |
5 | Fisher | 1,625 |
6 | Autumndale | 717 |
7 | Fire Tower | 426 |
8 | Argyle | 676 |
9 | Arlington | 1,338 |
10 | Baltimore | 2,922 |
11 | Bayview | 1,320 |
12 | Beverly | 832 |
13 | Owens | 1,289 |
14 | Oakdale | 592 |
15 | Maryvale | 3,482 |
16 | Oakleigh | 2,580 |
17 | Neely | 1,943 |
18 | Glen Acres | 1,107 |
19 | Bienville | 1,454 |
20 | Grove Hill | 496 |
21 | Riverfront Industrial Area | 2,900 |
22 | Fowl River | 794 |
23 | Loma Vista | 932 |
24 | Muddy Creek | 627 |
25 | Mertz | 793 |
26 | Riviera | 1,913 |
27 | Mcvoy | 2,198 |
28 | Ferry | 1,300 |
29 | Theodore Industrial Park | 1,325 |
30 | Gorgas | 4,034 |
31 | Rickarby | 3,027 |
32 | South Crichton | 2,168 |
33 | Irvington | 684 |
34 | Woodlawn | 2,764 |
35 | Tillman | 895 |
36 | Highland | 148 |
37 | Rosedale | 1,191 |
38 | Usa | 1,258 |
39 | Seminole | 323 |
40 | Twin Lakes | 359 |
41 | Huron | 383 |
42 | Edington | 370 |
43 | Melrose | 276 |
44 | Rothfield | 1,988 |
45 | Nevius | 1,248 |
46 | Maysville | 1,842 |
47 | Dauphin Acres | 4,635 |
48 | Riverside | 1,046 |
49 | Mohawk | 483 |
50 | Bellmont | 1,391 |
51 | Neshota | 1,661 |
52 | Navco | 2,953 |
53 | Beau Terra | 2,426 |
54 | Hillsdale | 1,630 |
55 | North Crichton | 1,883 |
56 | Azalea | 464 |
57 | Pine Grove | 878 |
58 | Westfield | 2,079 |
59 | Deer River | 416 |
60 | Larkspur | 1,730 |
61 | Churchill | 474 |
62 | Bates | 1,414 |
63 | Pleasant Valley | 1,212 |
64 | Cypress Branch | 526 |
65 | Jackson Creek | 516 |
66 | Hillview | 2,120 |
67 | Hamilton | 608 |
68 | Greenmound | 1,320 |
69 | Jefferson | 1,495 |
70 | Bayside | 536 |
71 | North Industrial Area | 3,481 |
72 | Lott Road | 440 |
73 | Devonshire | 1,189 |
74 | Colonial Heights | 2,657 |
75 | Lourdes | 2,359 |
76 | Redstone | 1,427 |
77 | Lyons Park | 1,891 |
78 | Belmeade | 1,426 |
79 | Cedar Grove | 1,319 |
80 | Westmont | 4,249 |
81 | Bellfontaine | 313 |
82 | Bellewood | 2,340 |
83 | Kimberline | 2,743 |
84 | Malibar Heights | 5,234 |
85 | Warwick | 1,567 |
86 | Rose Haven | 427 |
87 | Brookwood | 2,521 |
88 | Park Place | 2,939 |
89 | Greenwich Hills | 2,606 |
90 | Forest Highland | 996 |
91 | Goldmine | 898 |
92 | Scenic Hill | 698 |
93 | Pinewood | 1,184 |
94 | Airmont | 3,504 |
95 | Crestview | 1,740 |
96 | Blackstone | 1,529 |
97 | Ridgeway | 639 |
98 | Venetia | 1,297 |
99 | Carver | 3,484 |
100 | Reichlieu | 3,943 |
101 | Jackson Heights | 3,295 |
102 | Overlook | 2,466 |
103 | Millers Creek | 665 |
104 | Big Creek | 351 |
105 | Winfield | 1,257 |
106 | Central Business District | 1,232 |
107 | Camelia | 310 |
108 | Cottage Park | 2,634 |
109 | Skyland Park | 3,532 |
110 | Mccrary | 611 |
111 | Cody | 2,873 |
112 | Leinkauf | 1,516 |
113 | Texas Street | 1,862 |
114 | Yorkwood | 5,405 |
115 | Georgia Avenue | 1,272 |
116 | Terrace Hills | 4,069 |
117 | Garland | 1,846 |
118 | Carlen | 3,600 |
119 | Spring Valley | 1,500 |
120 | Dawes | 2,293 |
121 | Llanfair | 2,653 |
122 | Sheldon | 3,708 |
123 | Washington Square | 2,143 |
124 | Thornhill | 3,648 |
125 | Westavia | 1,387 |
126 | Westhill | 3,563 |
127 | Pamona | 518 |
128 | Mooncrest | 764 |
129 | Sunnyvale | 639 |
130 | D Iberville | 1,905 |
131 | Baker | 2,194 |
132 | Red Creek | 785 |
133 | Alligator Bayou | 347 |
134 | Pierce Creek | 290 |
135 | Prospect | 2,345 |
136 | Audubon | 442 |
137 | Alderbrook | 2,116 |
138 | Koolman | 473 |
139 | Rochon | 539 |
140 | Westlake | 1,309 |
141 | Canterbury | 3,730 |
142 | Milkhouse | 4,448 |
143 | Cypress Shores | 1,814 |
144 | Overton | 3,644 |
145 | Riviere De Chien | 566 |
146 | Rolling Acres | 3,022 |
147 | Claremont | 2,993 |
148 | Berkleigh | 4,219 |
149 | Travis | 2,550 |
150 | Parkhill | 4,601 |
151 | Second Creek | 4,338 |
152 | Hannon Park | 1,886 |
153 | Country Club | 1,931 |
154 | Di Grado | 1,908 |
155 | College Park | 3,507 |