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Mobile, Alabama · ZIP 36617

Mobile — ZIP 36617

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Mobile (36617) scores 54/100 — Fair for Mobile. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $58K.

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Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share29%
Property crime share71%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100
Avg math proficiency4%
Avg reading proficiency17%
Schools nearby5

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$58K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$58K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,457

Violent Crime

1,943

Property Crime

5,514

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mobile County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Holloway ElementaryKG–05483
11%
28%
ChastangFournier Middle SchoolKG–08503
3%
22%
John L Leflore Magnet School09–12582
3%
8%
The PathwayPK–10396
3%
13%
Booker T Washington Middle School06–08270
1%
15%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

11,952

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

47.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36617 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 36617 has a school score of 42/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36617 is approximately $58K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 36617 in Mobile has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.