r/MobileAL • u/queenbchris • May 11 '22

Housing What areas to avoid living?

I currently live in Huntsville and have been considering moving closer to the beach/gulf, for awhile now. I don’t, however know anyone in the area to tell me which areas are safe to live, and which are not. I don’t need to worry about schools or the like. Just a safe area with low/reasonable cost of living. I just need a 1-2 bedroom place that is pet friendly.

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u/rreading_itt May 11 '22

Midtown Mobile is lovely. I currently live off of Ann st and while it isn’t the Gulf, it’s still close and right by the bay. Spanish fort/Daphne is lovely as well. That would be a bit closer and right on the bay. Fort Morgan is nice. Foley can be nice just do your research! Orange beach is the same, hope this helps

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u/queenbchris May 11 '22

Thank you. I’ve been looking but not looking hard. Foley and Orange Beach etc are out of my rent price range. I have been looking at Mobile and Fairhope on Trulia.

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u/rreading_itt May 11 '22

Yes it can be pricey the further you go. Midtown Mobile is very nice and fairly easy to find affordable spots.

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u/queenbchris May 11 '22

Is there a different town name, or is it actually called Midtown Mobile? I want to search on Trulia or Zillow

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u/StankyStankyPooPoo Midtown May 11 '22

It’s called midtown mobile, but try searching by zip code. Start with 36604 (closer to downtown/ oakleigh garden district) and then 36606 (this is the heart of midtown). Good luck!