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Ample green space 12 miles from downtown
The suburbs of Canterbury are a haven for commuters looking for more green space while still having a reasonable 12-mile drive to Mobile. "People here have great access to Mobile and other cities on the Gulf, like Pascagoula, Mississippi," says Barbara Stiell, Realtor for 16 years with American Dream Realty. People feel removed from the city, but it's a straight shot to downtown Mobile on Interstate 10. Wooded space surrounds manicured suburban communities with a range of homes, from cozy cottages to Colonial Revival mansions, with a median price of $240,000. "People love the walkability," says Stiell, "most communities have wide streets and nice sidewalks." Many folks can walk to Mims Park to play on the athletic fields, and neighborhood kids play rec football and baseball games here. Having more green space doesn't mean giving up convenient shopping. Folks drive a mile down Government Boulevard for groceries, home supplies, or to grab a bite. Students may attend Mobile County Schools, including Burns Middle School, which is less than a mile from many homes.
Canterbury is a beautiful neighborhood located in Mobile, AL.
The Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail is a great spot for Canterbury residents seeking a hike.
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Large cul-de-sacs and spacious lawns
Canterbury is home to a handful of communities. Curving streets and cul-de-sacs give way to large, manicured lawns and driveways wide enough to fit multiple vehicles. Cottage, split-level, prairie-style and ranch-style homes from the 1970s comprise most of the neighborhood. These 1970s homes range from $180,000 for a cozy three-bedroom cottage to a $250,000 three-bedroom prairie-style with a shady front porch built for a rocking chair. Newer and larger homes can be found on the higher end of the spectrum, like a recently built four-bedroom Craftsman for $600,000 with luxurious interior design or an expansive Colonial Revival mansion on a sprawling lot for $700,000.
Many homes are built around cul-de-sacs in Canterbury of Mobile, AL.
Canterbury awns are well-kept, and natural landscaping creates a seamless quality.
The Canterbury neighborhood is quiet residents enjoy the natural beauty of their neighborhood.
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Animal exhibits and trails at the Environmental Studies Center
Even though they're 12 miles from downtown, people in Canterbury are surrounded by wooded spaces and parks. People make the short walk or drive to play on the athletic fields at Mims Park, and kids come here for rec league baseball and football games. The Environmental Studies Center covers the neighborhood's west side with 500 acres of Alabama forest and a lake. They serve as a rehabilitation center for injured wildlife, and people can come to see the native animals up close, including falcons and deer. People can also hike on the nature trails or kayak on the lake.
The Environmental Studies Center has a wildlife rehabilitation program to care for and possibly release up to 600 patients a year near Canterbury.
The Canterbury Neighborhood is close to The Environmental Studies Center hosting many different animals in rehabilitation.
The Environmental Studies Center is 500 acres of woodlands along with a natural sciences facility in Canterbury.
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Murphy High on the National Register of Historic Places
Neighborhood students may attend Mobile County Schools, beginning at Olive J. Dodge Elementary, which is graded a C by Niche. Kids continue less than a mile from home at Burns Middle, rated a C. They round out their education at one of the oldest schools in the state, Murphy High, graded a C-plus. Murphy's sprawling 28-acre campus was constructed in 1836 with stunning Spanish Revival architecture, and in 1982, the school was placed on the United States Department of the Interior's National Historic Places.
Murphy High School's historic campus
Murphy High School is a public high school located in Mobile, AL not far from Canterbury.
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Mardi Gras in Mobile
American Mardi Gras celebrations originated in Mobile, despite the holiday being synonymous with New Orleans, so people here take it seriously. Prepare for two weeks of parades and parties leading up to Fat Tuesday. During Mardi Gras, the city sparkles with festive purple, gold and green beads.
Some Canterbury residents might enjoy the annual Mardi Gras parades.
Canterbury residents enjoy the annual Mardi Gras Parades in downtown Mobile.
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Twelve-mile commute to downtown
Commuters can hop on U.S. Route 90 or I-10 for a 12-mile drive to downtown Mobile or a 31-mile drive to Pascagoula, Mississippi. Canterbury is positioned 8 miles from Mobile Regional Airport and 10 miles from Mobile International Airport, so flights are easy to book.
Dauphin St. in Downtown Mobile offers residents plenty of dinning options.
is in Mobile, AL which is situated along the Gulf Coast.
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BBQ and shopping on Government Boulevard
Folks drive a couple of miles south on Government Boulevard to get big-box items and home supplies at Walmart and Lowe's. People also come here to check off their grocery list at Winn-Dixie. After shopping, folks grab fried pickles and fall-off-the-bone beef at Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q. On Saturdays, neighbors join each other for a pint at Beef O'Brady's while watching Tide or Tiger football.
Canterbury residents might try a cold beer at Beef O’Brady’s when in town.
For Irish comfort food, the perfectly named Beef O’Brady’s menu near Canterbury is the spot.
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Parks in this Area
Medal of Honor Park
Crestview Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Laun Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Playground
Stotts Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Soccer
Skyland Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Mims Park Athletics
Baseball/Softball
Football
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
25 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Canterbury
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Canterbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canterbury, Mobile sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Canterbury, Mobile over the last 12 months is $287,947, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,497
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,902
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,491
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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