Semmes doesn't mess around when it comes to festivals. The small city starts its party season in January with the Camellia Festival and keeps on rolling through the Azalea Festival, Heritage Day, Cat & Dog Days and an Evening with Mobile Pops. And that's without mentioning Mardi Gras, the outdoor movie nights and Old Fashioned Christmas. About 20 miles northwest of Mobile, Semmes has a strong sense of local pride, even as it continues to grow. Famed for its plant nurseries, which specialize in azaleas and camellias, Semmes has an engaged city government and a close-knit vibe. “Everybody knows each other” as the locals say. Dotted with subdivisions along Moffett Road/U.S. 98 near the center of Semmes, Sunnyvale borders busy Heritage Park.
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Sunnyvale is situated in Semmes, AL, the plant nursery capital of the US.
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Ranchers and Craftsman-style homes are popular
Semmes Ridge, Semmes Highlands and other subdivisions are scattered across Sunnyvale, and ranch- and Craftsman-style homes are commonly seen. Homes line up efficiently in some planned neighborhoods while other developments provide more space and privacy. Homes outside the subdivisions vary in style and acreage. On the east side of Sunnyvale, a few residents can view scenic ponds from their backyards. The Legacy Trail apartments on Church Street are reserved for income-restricted senior citizens. Sidewalks are not typically seen in Sunnyvale, and a car is needed for day-to-day life and work outside the home. Prices range from $120,000 for a three-bedroom cottage on one acre to $295,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home with a two-car garage in Semmes Ridge.
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Legacy Trails Apartments are available for Seniors of lesser income levels.
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Montgomery High School has a dress code
Semmes Elementary offers before- and after-school care on campus. There is a $35 registration fee plus a weekly payment based on the hours selected. Niche grades the school a B. There are 1300 students enrolled at Semmes Middle School, which teaches grades six through eight. Semmes Middle earns a grade of C. Pursuant to the school dress code, freshmen at Montgomery High School must wear black polos or oxfords and khaki pants. Sophomores, juniors and seniors must wear white or Carolina blue shirts and khakis. Niche grades Montgomery a C-.
Montgomery High is highly regarded as one of the better schools in the area by parents
Semmes Elementary School is a B rated school.
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Camellia Park and Heritage Park host numerous festivals
Camellias are a Semmes specialty, and they’re grown in many of the city’s nurseries. Sunnyvale’s Camellia Park lives up to its name. “It’s called Camellia Park because all of the park’s plants there were donated by one of the first nurseries in the area,” says Jason Franklin, Director of Semmes Public Works. “They do weddings there, receptions and family reunions.” It’s also used as the backdrop for senior portraits by high school students. Heritage Park, just west of Sunnyvale, is a portal to the past. “They do weddings there and the Old-Fashioned Christmas,” says Franklin. “It’s an old church and an old school. And schools do field trips there, and the ladies will dress up” like old-time citizens. “It’s a great little park.”
The old schoolhouse at Heritage Park hosts visitors with staff who dress in period clothing.
Camellias Park is a small pocket park with nice landscaping & covered picnic tables with grills.
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The Boss Hawg is a formidable meal
The mayor of Semmes, Brandon Van Hook, is the owner of the Hickory Pit Too on Moffett Road. Barbecue and burgers are on the menu at this oft-recommended joint, and the Boss Hawg – dubbed the largest burger in Mobile County – is 20 ounces of beef topped by 6 ounces of pulled pork. Another crowd favorite is Food Truck Fridays, which brings 10 to 15 food trucks to Main Street. There might be 100 cars or so parked for the event, says Franklin, which runs from lunch time through dinner. “It's a huge deal.” One locally owned shop is The Refined Farmhouse, which sells furniture, décor and apparel suitable for the modern farmer. Winn-Dixie is a convenient stop for groceries.
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The Boss Hawg burger at Hickory Pitt is a 3 & 1/2 pound burger challenge with delicious flavor.
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Heritage Day showcases the past across several historic buildings
Heritage Park is the city’s go-to park for festivals, and it kicks off the year with the Camellia Festival. "The first Camellia Festival was held in 1949," says Elizabeth Lovelady, events coordinator and deputy city clerk for Semmes. "It's still going strong. We have exhibitions of prized camellias by local growers, demonstrations, camellia art displays, you name it." The first Saturday in May the park hosts Heritage Day, which celebrates the city’s robust history with food vendors, live music, historic reenactments and an antique car show. "Another great event is the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration. The whole park is lit up like a Hallmark movie," says Lovelady.
The plants in Camellias parks are donated by local nurseries.
The old Church in Heritage Park hosts weddings and events.
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Sunnyvale is a central basecamp for commuting
From Sunnyvale, It's a 20-mile drive to Downtown Mobile. Mobile International Airport is also 20 miles away. Locals commute to downtown, to Chevron and the chemical plants along the I-10, and into Mississippi. More chemical plants are located to the north. Most homeowners in Sunnyvale need a car for day-to-day travel and commuting.
Just outside Mobile are many large chemical plants.
I-10 is just a short drive from Sunnyvale making commuting easy.
Downtown Mobile is located 20 minutes down the road and is an easy commute to Sunnyvale.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
665
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,898
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,634
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
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