Urban Oakdale is one of the historic districts near downtown Mobile and joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. It gives locals a mostly residential feel with proximity to the hustle and bustle of the business district. From a wide selection of smaller single-family houses homes to Mobile County Public Schools, residents of Oakdale can experience city living complete with Mardi Gras celebrations. “There’s a lot of tradition with cookouts and hangouts in lots and vacant land. People pay to be in the yards for Mardi Gras, and it’s close to the downtown entertainment district,” says Realtor Heidi Hall who works with IXL Real Estate LLC and has 16 years of experience with the area.
Smaller home sizes and lots
South of downtown Mobile, the neighborhood is mostly composed of grid-style blocks of smaller lots dense with towering oak trees that shade the streets. The area isn’t walkable for errands but had bus stops. As for the architecture, the homes in Oakdale tend to be small to medium-sized: a mix of cottages, bungalows, shotgun houses and the occasional ranch-style house. Some of them are colorfully painted or feature front porches with decorative trim. Sales prices range from $28,500 for a cottage to $146,000 for a four-bedroom bungalow. “Some parts are affordable, but the affordability is being phased out with new apartment complexes being built,” Hall says.
Colorful homes are found in the Oakdale neighborhood.
Oakdale homes are as they stood in the mid 1800s.
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Mobile County Public Schools
Students in Oakdale go to the Mobile County Public School District, which earns a B-minus grade according to Niche. Schools include Erwin Craighead Elementary School, Calloway Smith Middle School and Ben C. Rain High School. All three schools earn C-minus grades on Niche. The high school offers academic pathways from the Information Technology Academy to the Aviation and Aerospace Academy.
Ben C Rain High School is close to Oakdale and teaches 9-12th grades.
In Oakdale children may attend Erwin Craighead Elementary School.
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Mobile Parks
Oakdale residents can visit Cooper Riverside Park on the Mobile River for scenic strolls on paved paths featuring outdoor sculptures. For ground-based recreation, head to Seals Park and Community Center. The recreation space caters to children with a playground and splash pad while adults can enjoy the gym, outdoor exercise equipment and tennis courts.
Seals Park near Oakdale has plenty of green space along with tennis and pickle ball courts.
The ball field at Seals Park near Oakdale is a great place to enjoy a baseball game.
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Local grocery and popular restaurants
Locals can buy groceries at Greer's CashSaver and household goods at Dollar General. Being next door to Washington Square, locals can visit a plethora of dining options. The Ice Box occupies the historic Crystal Ice Factory and is on the Mardi Gras parade route. Owned and operated by Mobile natives, the bar is known for its frozen cocktails and relaxed bar feel complete with live bands. The Hummingbird Way is another local favorite serving regional cuisine and local seafood. With green tile behind the bar and quartz tabletops, the eatery also features vintage sketches of hummingbirds. Founded in 1946, Callaghan’s Irish Social Club has been lauded by USA Today for its burgers in a casual tavern atmosphere.
Hummingbird Way is an upscale oyster bar helmed by the acclaimed Chef Jim Smith near Oakdale.
Unwind at Callaghan’s Irish Social Pub near Oakdale. Serving since 1946.
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From Mardi Gras to the Saenger Theatre
“One of the main reasons people migrate there is because that is Mardi Gras central, where people meet up and camp out in walking distance of the Mardi Gras route,” Hall says. Over 40 parades go through Mobile, Alabama as part of the family-friendly carnival. At any time of year, locals can visit the Mobile Carnival Museum to learn about the history of Mardi Gras and view exhibits featuring colorful costumes and parade floats. Called the “Jewel on Joachim,” Mobile’s Saenger Theatre is a historic landmark that opened in 1927. The beacon of cultural history can seat nearly 2,000 patrons to host the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and the Summer Classic Movie Series. Inspired by classical Greek mythology, the theater hosts ballets, plays, musicals, and concerts in the heart of downtown’s entertainment district.
Oakdale is located minutes from all that Downtown Mobile has to offer.
3-mile commute
About 3 miles from downtown Mobile, residents of Oakdale can easily commute to the big city via Interstate 10 East by car or The Wave Transit System bus. As for a nearby hospital, locals can go to the Mobile Infirmary. Residents can also access the Mobile International Airport for further travel from business trips to vacations.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
809
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$9,964
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$24,805
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
College Graduates
1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
24.4%
Significantly 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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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