Why Live in Canterbury
Canterbury, a suburb of Mobile, offers a green retreat for commuters with a 12-mile drive to downtown Mobile via Interstate 10. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including cozy cottages, split-levels, prairie-style, ranch-style homes from the 1970s, and newer Craftsman and Colonial Revival mansions. Residents appreciate the walkability, with wide streets and sidewalks leading to local amenities like Mims Park, where athletic fields host rec league football and baseball games. The Environmental Studies Center, covering 500 acres, provides hiking trails, a lake for kayaking, and a wildlife rehabilitation center. For shopping and dining, residents drive a mile down Government Boulevard to access grocery stores like Winn-Dixie, big-box retailers such as Walmart and Lowe's, and local eateries like Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q. Canterbury is also known for its proximity to Mobile's Mardi Gras celebrations, with two weeks of parades and festivities. Commuters benefit from easy access to U.S. Route 90 and I-10, with Mobile Regional Airport 8 miles away and Mobile International Airport 10 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canterbury a good place to live?
Canterbury is a good place to live. Canterbury is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Canterbury is a suburban neighborhood. Canterbury has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.1 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $104,491 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Canterbury are home owners, with 34.8% of residents renting and 65.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Canterbury can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Canterbury neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Canterbury?
The median home price in Canterbury is $274,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $54,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,370 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $59K a year to afford the median home price in Canterbury. The average household income in Canterbury is $104K.
What are the best public schools in Canterbury?
The best public schools that serve Canterbury are:
- WC Griggs Elementary School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Murphy High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Theodore High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in Canterbury?
The best private schools that serve Canterbury are:
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Are home prices dropping in Canterbury?
Yes, home prices in Canterbury are down 16% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Canterbury, AL
On average, homes in Canterbury, Mobile sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Canterbury, Mobile over the last 12 months is $265,000, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$265,137
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$274,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%