Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakleigh a good place to live?
Oakleigh is a good place to live. Oakleigh is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Oakleigh is a suburban neighborhood. Oakleigh has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.2 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $48,516 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Oakleigh are home owners, with 37.4% of residents renting and 62.6% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Oakleigh can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Oakleigh neighborhood guide.
Is Oakleigh, AL a safe neighborhood?
Oakleigh, AL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Oakleigh?
The median home price in Oakleigh is $102,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $20,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.1%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $21K a year to afford the median home price in Oakleigh. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Oakleigh is $49K.
What are the best public schools in Oakleigh?
The best public schools that serve Oakleigh are:
- Holloway Elementary School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
- Mobile Co Training Middle School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- LeFlore High School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Oakleigh?
The best private schools that serve Oakleigh are:
- UMS-Wright Preparatory School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Trinity Lutheran Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 8:1.
- Safe Haven Christian Academy has a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Oakleigh, Mobile, AL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Oakleigh, Mobile, AL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Oakleigh, Mobile, AL are East Prichard, Midtown Mobile, Cottage Park, Gorgas and Neely.
Are home prices dropping in Oakleigh?
Yes, home prices in Oakleigh are down 4% in the last 12 months.
