Selma, Alabama · ZIP 36701

Selma — ZIP 36701

Selma (36701) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Alabama. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $100K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share28%

Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100

Avg math proficiency6%

Avg reading proficiency22%

Schools nearby14

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index77/100

Typical home value$100K

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

$100K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

703

Violent Crime

194

Property Crime

509

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dallas 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
Meadowview Elementary School	PK–06	334	27%	47%
Valley Grande Elementary School	PK–06	353	12%	37%
The RBHudson STEAM Academy	07–08	279	8%	34%
School Of Discovery Genesis Center	06–06	—	8%	22%
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School	PK–06	305	5%	15%
Southside High School	09–12	285	5%	5%
Selma High School	09–12	680	3%	17%
Edgewood Elementary School	PK–06	402	3%	22%
Payne Elementary School	KG–06	164	3%	17%
Bruce K Craig Elementary School	03–05	151	3%	17%
Saints Virtual Academy	08–12	24	3%	22%
Tipton Durant Middle School	06–08	176	1%	12%
Southside Primary School	KG–02	147	Not reported	Not reported
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center	PK–PK	—	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

22,358

Median Income

$40K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36701 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 36701 has a school score of 44/100. 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 36701 is approximately $100K. 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 36701 in Selma has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.