North Prichard is a pretty typical Mobile Suburb, offering a range of housing and substantial shopping and dining options, all within a short drive of Downtown Mobile. The neighborhood features a variety of parks and waterways perfect for outdoorsy types and fishing enthusiasts and is just a short drive from Chickasaw Creek. When locals need to get around greater Mobile they have U.S. Highway 45 and Interstate 65 right there, offering multiple commuter routes to central Mobile and the surrounding suburbs.
Homes represent different time periods
Housing options in North Prichard vary considerably depending on what part of the neighborhood you’re looking at. The town is home to historic 100-year-old cottages and bungalows, a wide selection of midcentury ranch-style homes, and a growing number of modern homes in gated subdivisions. Home sizes and prices can also vary significantly. A 1950s-era 1,000-square-foot cottage on the south side of the neighborhood can go for around $90,000, while more spacious homes on the north side of the neighborhood generally sell for $250,000 to $300,000 and offer 1,500 to 2,500-square-foot floorplans. Throughout the neighborhood, residential streets are generally lined with foliage, and properties often border local forests or streams.
Homes in North Prichard feature big lots next to parks and greenspace.
Many newly updated ranch-style homes can be found in North Prichard.
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High school produced NFL players
The public schools in North Prichard are overseen by Mobile County Schools — there are also a number of private religious schools in the area as well. Indian Springs Elementary has a C grade on Niche, while CL Scarborough Middle School has a C-minus grade on the site. Mattie T. Blount High School also has a C-minus grade on the site and is known for its standout football program, which has produced nearly a dozen current and former NFL players. Students at the school also have the option to participate in dual enrollment classes for college credit through nearby Bishop State Community College. The University of Mobile occupies a central space in the neighborhood. The Baptist-affiliated university’s football and basketball teams are followed by many North Prichard residents, while the university’s well-manicured grounds are popular with walkers and joggers.
Indian Springs Elementary School has on overall C grade from Niche.
CL Scarborough Middle School has an overall C- grade from Niche.
Mattie T. Blount High School has an overall C grade from Niche.
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Enjoy a brisk morning walk at Chickasbogue Park.
Park offers popular swimming area
While there are a number of public parks in and around the neighborhood, the standout is undoubtedly the sizable Chickasabogue Park, home to walking and biking trails, multiple campsites, a playground and athletic fields. The Park, which borders Chickasaw Creek, also features a popular swimming area and is popular with kayakers and fishing enthusiasts.
Retail options surround the neighborhood
When North Prichard residents need to do a bit of shopping, they can basically head in any direction and find a shopping center or supermarket like the neighborhood Publix. The neighborhood's major arterial roads, State Highways 17 and 158, are lined with shops ranging from Autozone to Walmart. And for some serious shopping, the major malls of Mobile’s Bolton neighborhood are just 6 miles down I-65. North Prichard’s restaurant scene is typical of the area. There are great barbecue and seafood options in the neighborhood, including beloved North Mobile spot McMillan Barbecue. When locals feel like grabbing a bit of soul food, they can stop by highly-rated Cozy Brown’s Kitchen. And when they want to grab a drink and maybe watch some live music, they can always stop by local watering hole The Barn.
Walmart, located in North Prichard, is a major retailer available for residents.
The Barn, located in North Prichard, is an American Legion bar that welcomes all.
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Close to Downtown Mobile
Residents looking to get around Mobile have a few options, but the main route for most commuters in North Prichard is along I-65 and I-165. It’s less than five miles from the neighborhood to Downtown Mobile via the interstate, which means locals are less than five minutes from Downtown’s extensive shopping, dining and historical sites—not to mention the many major employers in the area.
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Parks in this Area
Rufus Harbin Park
Cleveland House
Saraland Neighborhood Park
Chickasabogue Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Playground
Skidmore Park
High Pointe Park
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
33 min drive
North Prichard Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Prichard, Prichard sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Prichard, Prichard over the last 12 months is $163,000, up 2% 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
6,837
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
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
$42,077
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,804
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
57.5%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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