Oakdale
$113,244
Average Value
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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K.T. Phillips
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Hanna Rudzinsky
Hanna Rudzinsky
Revitalize Realty LLC
(251) 283-5370
102 Total Sales
1 in Oakdale
$20,000 Price
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Brandi Wilkinson
Brandi Wilkinson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(251) 220-0583
90 Total Sales
2 in Oakdale
$55K - $99K Price Range
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Jade Smitherman
Jade Smitherman
Responds QuicklySmitherman Partners RE
(251) 318-8216
25 Total Sales
1 in Oakdale
$30,000 Price
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Ginger Hagenberg
Ginger Hagenberg
Responds QuicklyIXL Real Estate
(251) 277-4717
69 Total Sales
1 in Oakdale
$67,500 Price
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Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith
eXp Realty Southern Branch
(251) 644-6063
159 Total Sales
5 in Oakdale
$30K - $125K Price Range
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Victor Howard
Victor Howard
Ridings Realty, LLC
(251) 220-5502
39 Total Sales
3 in Oakdale
$40K - $162K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Taylor Park
Crawford Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Washington Square
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Seals Park & Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Pillans Park
- Community Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oakdale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
255
Median Year Built
1983
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,352
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,802
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,751
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
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
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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