Here's what it costs to live in Mobile, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,068 per month, while the typical home is valued around $193,300. Households earn a median of $53,558 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 36. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$53,558
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,068
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$193,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$854
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$919
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,083
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,414
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
203,416
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Census ACS
36.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
23
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$908
Per month
Avg Home Value
$148,940
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 36571 | — | $974 | $187,600 |
| ZIP 36575 | — | $998 | $181,400 |
| ZIP 36582 | — | $854 | $161,500 |
| ZIP 36602 | — | $463 | $241,000 |
| ZIP 36603 | — | $747 | $117,400 |
| ZIP 36604 | — | $868 | $211,700 |
| ZIP 36605 | — | $995 | $95,100 |
| ZIP 36606 | — | $923 | $140,800 |
| ZIP 36607 | — | $885 | $111,200 |
| ZIP 36608 | — | $992 | $205,800 |
Showing top 10 of 23 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.1%
The cost of living index for Mobile is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Mobile is $1,068 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Mobile is $53,558 per year.
The median home value in Mobile is $193,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Mobile has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
