Why Live in Crestview
Crestview in Mobile is a quiet suburb known for its mid-to-late 20th-century ranch-style homes and cottages. Located near Interstate 10, it offers convenient commuting options to Mobile and surrounding areas. The neighborhood features tidy green yards and backyards lined with tall trees, providing privacy and shade. Crestview Park, situated centrally, includes a paved walking trail, tennis courts, a volleyball net, and a shaded playground. For additional outdoor activities, Dog River Park is 6 miles away, offering fishing, picnicking, and boating opportunities. Dining and retail options are plentiful, with a shopping center 2.5 miles away on Highway 90, featuring stores like Winn-Dixie, Walmart Supercenter, and Planet Fitness Gym. Dining highlights include Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q and Aztecas Restaurant. Another shopping area on Satchel Paige Drive, 4 miles away, includes Costco, Hobby Lobby, Best Buy, and Top Golf. Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe, a local favorite since 1969, is also nearby. Crestview is less than 10 miles from downtown Mobile and major employers in Bayou La Batre are about 20 miles away. The neighborhood is served by Wave Transit bus stops along Highway 90, and the closest hospital is USA Health Providence Hospital, 8 miles away. Mobile International Airport is 7.5 miles from Crestview, while Mobile Regional Airport is 10 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crestview a good place to live?
Crestview is a good place to live. Crestview is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Crestview is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Crestview has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.9 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $46,626 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 30.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Crestview are home owners, with 43.5% of residents renting and 56.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Crestview can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Crestview neighborhood guide.
Is Crestview, AL a safe neighborhood?
Crestview, AL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Crestview?
The median home price in Crestview is $195,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $39,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $44K a year to afford the median home price in Crestview. The average household income in Crestview is $47K.
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Home Trends in Crestview, AL
On average, homes in Crestview, Mobile sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestview, Mobile over the last 12 months is $183,750, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$183,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$185,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$122
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$195,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%