Gorgas
Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile County 36617
Budget-friendly homes draw new residents to Gorgas
Buyers looking to buy in Gorgas will find many shingle-style cottages ranging between $55,000 and $125,000 and brick ranch-style homes ranging between $125,000 and $135,000. Spacious yards make the neighborhood pet-friendly, and many homes feature large driveways. The yards typically have mature oak trees to provide shade. Realtor and associate broker Jennifer Ballard with Bellator Real Estate notes that its budget-friendly prices draw buyers, promoting its growth. "There are a lot of good investment opportunities here," Ballard says. Ballard has nearly a decade of experience. "The cost of living here, along with new industries coming to the city, is making these suburbs super desirable. Mobile, as a whole, is experiencing massive growth."
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Residents shoot hoops at Gorgas Park
Locals can head to Gorgas Park to shoot hoops on the basketball court or spend a weekend morning playing pickleball. The park also has a playground, picnic area, and baseball field, which are used for Little League games. The Michael Figures Community Center is next door, featuring a pool, indoor basketball court and a fitness center. Carver Park is another favorite, offering a playground and paved walking trail. Nearby, Richardson Park has walking trails surrounding Day Lake and running along Three Mile Creek. The trails are popular for jogging, biking and walking the dog. Wildlife lovers will enjoy watching ducks, turtles and several bird species around the lake. Those with small dogs should be wary of walking too close to the lake, as alligators are frequently seen sunbathing on the shore.
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Students can concentrate in fine arts at LeFlore High
Mobile County Public Schools serves Gorgas families and earns an overall B-minus grade on Niche. Students may start at Holloway Elementary, then filter into Washington Middle and LeFlore Magnet High. All three schools earn an overall grade of C-minus. Students at LeFlore can apply to several magnet academies, including business, law and FAME. The FAME academy has concentrations in dance, theater, music, writing and fine art.
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Commuting from Gorgas
St. Stephens Road is the main thoroughfare in Gorgas, from which residents can connect to major employers and surrounding communities. Mobile's Wave Transit System has bus stops on St. Stephens Road. Interstate 10 is 3 miles away, and I-65 is 5 miles. Residents can also quickly get to nearby cities for day trips and weekend getaways. Gulf Shores is about 60 miles away, and New Orleans is 145 miles away. The closest hospital is USA Health University Hospital, 1 mile from Gorgas. Mobile International Airport is 7 miles from the community and is the area's first international terminal.Local restaurants and groceries on St. Stephens Road
Along St. Stephens Road is a small commercial area featuring chain restaurants like KFC and locally owned restaurants like Rodgers B-B-Q. Rodgers is known for its tender smoked ribs and sides like creamy mac and cheese and tangy collard greens. Other local favorites include Fry Daddy's, a go-to for buffalo or lemon pepper wings on the fly. There's also a Piggly Wiggly for groceries and a CVS for prescriptions. Gorgas is also only 5 miles from a retail area off Airport Boulevard. The Shoppes at Bel Air is the local shopping mall, surrounded by big box stores like Target and Sam's Club. Downtown Mobile's dining, retail and entertainment is only 3 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brooks Beck
Brooks Beck
Responds QuicklyBeck Properties Real Estate
(251) 220-9643
76 Total Sales
2 in Gorgas
$135,000 Price Range
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Hanna Rudzinsky
Hanna Rudzinsky
Revitalize Realty LLC
(251) 283-5370
101 Total Sales
2 in Gorgas
$38K - $148K Price Range
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Jaime Cooper Team
Jaime Cooper Team
Responds QuicklyEXIT Realty Lyon & Assoc.Fhope
(251) 220-7826
430 Total Sales
1 in Gorgas
$120,000 Price
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Rebecca Rel
Rebecca Rel
Responds QuicklyWellhouse Real Estate LLC
(228) 395-8657
57 Total Sales
1 in Gorgas
$100,000 Price
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Steven Koleno
Steven Koleno
Dream Town Real Estate
(855) 618-0341
10,905 Total Sales
1 in Gorgas
$70,000 Price
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Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey
ListWithFreedom.com
(855) 456-4945
11,344 Total Sales
8 in Gorgas
$15K - $58K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lake Drive Tricentennial Park
- Fishing
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
McLean Park
- Trails
- Pickleball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gorgas Park
Geri Moulton Children's Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Events
Carver Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
Mill Street Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gorgas | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gorgas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gorgas, Mobile sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Gorgas, Mobile over the last 12 months is $88,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$85,000
Median Sale Price
$88,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$80,675
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$75,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$61
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,499
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,392
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,657
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,522
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,695
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,295
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
14.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
41.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
45
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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