Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Greyhound Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cream & Sugar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Serda's Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Ladd Peebles Stadium
Stadium
splash pad
Water Park
Medical Museum
Museum
splash pad
Water Park
Regal Mobile Stadium 18
Cinema
Arlene Mitchell Theatre
Theatre Arts
National African-American Archives & Museum
Museum
Element
Nightclub
Phoenix Fire Museum
Museum
Xcite
Nightclub
Saenger Theatre
Theatre Arts
Richards DAR House Museum
Museum
Soul Kitchen
Theatre Arts
Crescent Theater
Theatre Arts
Conde-Charlotte Museum House
Museum
Fort Conde
Museum
History Museum of Mobile
Museum
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Museum
IMAX Dome Theater
Cinema
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
Museum
Food and Drink (2) D-
Checkers
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Industry Bar
Bar
Ashland Midtown Pub
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Pat's Deli & Yogurt Shop
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Happy Sushi
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile
Gym
Dearborn Street Community Center
Community Centre
Mobile Civic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Rouses
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Public Safety Memorial Park
Park
Therapeutic and Senior Activity Center
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Rickarby Park
Park
Rich Park
Park
Hannon Park
Park
Baumhauer-Randle Park
Park
Denton Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Maitre Park
Park
Joe A. Bailey Park
Park
McLean Park
Park
Herndon Park
Park
Lake Drive Tricentennial Park
Park
Hartwell Field
Park
Primrose Park
Park
Lyons Park
Park
Crawford Murphy Park
Park
Henry Aaron Park
Park
Taylor Community Center
Park
Sullivan Thomas Park
Park
Mill Street Park
Park
Spring Hill Recreational Center
Park
Thomas Jr. Recreational Center
Park
Monroe Park
Park
Shops (1) D-
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Salvage World
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Visitation Shop
Gift Shop
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lou's Jewelry
Fashion
Premium Novelties
Convenience Store
REEDS Jewelers - Bel Air Mall
Fashion
Burlington
Department Store
Sears
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Bel Air Mall
Mall
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Reeds
Fashion
JCPenney
Department Store
Adamas
Fashion
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
House of Hoops
Shoes
Marshalls
Department Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Versona
Clothing
Hot Topic
Clothing
DXL Men's Apparel
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Central Business District (A)

2. Bolton (D+)

3. Dauphin Acres (D)

4. Llanfair (D)

5. Brookwood (D)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carlen.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Orange Grove (A+)

2. Central Business District (B+)

3. Maysville (F)

4. Summerville (F)

5. Claremont (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Carlen is 94/100 - which is 6% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. North Crichton (A+)

2. Gorgas (A+)

3. Oakleigh (A+)

4. Neely (A+)

5. Rickarby (A+)

crime F

Carlen crime rates are 2,822 per 100k, which is 31% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,158 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
664 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Industrial Area (A)

2. Milkhouse (B-)

3. Malibar Heights (C+)

4. Alligator Bayou (C+)

5. Audubon (C+)

employment A+

The median income in Carlen is $79,303 - which is 77% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$79,303 A-
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Baker (A+)

2. College Park (A+)

3. Parkhill (A+)

4. Canterbury (A+)

5. Dawes (A+)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Harold L. Johnson Police Headquarters
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
MainStreet Family Care
Clinic
KidsStreet Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Surgicare of Mobile
Clinic
Mobile Fire District 1 Chief
Fire Station
Mobile Infirmary
Hospital
Mobile Fire-Rescue
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
University of South Alabama Medical Center Springhill Avenue Campus
Clinic
University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital
Hospital
Mobile Fire Training Division
Fire Station
Adult Outpatient Services – Mobile
Clinic
University of South Alabama Medical Center
Hospital
Springhill Medical Center
Hospital
Office of Campus Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alabama State University / Main Police Office
Police
City of Mobile Police Department
Police
Major General William C. Gorgas Clinic
Clinic
Allen Memorial Home
Nursing Home
Mobile County Health Department
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Berkleigh (A+)

2. Carlen (A+)

3. South Crichton (A+)

4. Washington Square (A+)

5. Carver (A+)

housing A+

Carlen home prices are $152,460 - which is 19% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$152,460 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Usa (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Owens (A+)

4. Alderbrook (A+)

5. Terrace Hills (A+)

schools C

The Carlen graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (0) F
Little Flower Catholic School
The Pathway
St Pius X School
George Hall Elementary School
Lillie B Williamson High School
Leinkauf Elementary School
Revelation Christian School
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
St Mary Catholic School
Ucp Of Mobile Inc
Grace Temple Christian Academy
Booker T Washington Middle School
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Pointe Academy Llc
Maryvale Elementary School
Living Word Christian Center Kingdom Academy
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Holloway Elementary
Florence Howard Elementary School
W H Council Traditional School
Government Street Christian School
Most Rere Heart Of Mary Catholic School
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
High Schools (1) F
Murphy High School
Lillie B Williamson High School
Mcgill-Toolen Catholic High School
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
Continuous Learning Center
John L Leflore Magnet School
Government Street Christian School
St Paul'S Episcopal School
Wp Davidson High School
St Lukes Episcopal School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Texas Street (A+)

2. Dawes (A)

3. Mertz (A)

4. South Crichton (A-)

5. Hannon Park (A-)

ratings A+

Carlen has an overall rating of 83% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Alligator Bayou (A+)

2. Claremont (A+)

3. Malibar Heights (A+)

4. Usa (A+)

5. Hannon Park (A+)

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Adore Midtown Mobile 4 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 23, 2018) I love living in Midtown. We bought a house on Rickarby Place in Carlen and I have been very pleased with this area. We have been invited to our neighbors homes for get-togethers and everyone watches each others house. I love to hear the church bells when I am sitting on my front ...Read More porch and the train at night. We even hear the band playing for the high school and cheers for the ball players. Its a delightful neighborhood. I walk to the coffee shop, doctors, dentist and hair stylist. I do wish there were better sidewalks. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carlen? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Public Safety Memorial Park
      Therapeutic and Senior Activity Center
      Memorial Park
      Rickarby Park
      Rich Park
      Hannon Park
      Baumhauer-Randle Park
      Denton Park

      Entertainment

      Ladd Peebles Stadium
      splash pad
      Medical Museum
      splash pad
      Regal Mobile Stadium 18
      Arlene Mitchell Theatre
      National African-American Archives & Museum
      Element

      Food & Drink

      Checkers
      Whataburger
      Subway
      The Industry Bar
      Ashland Midtown Pub
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Burger King
      Pat's Deli & Yogurt Shop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Carlen? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carlen.
      Drive to Work
      92%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carlen? The cost of living in Carlen is 94/100 - which is 6% higher than Alabama.
      Carlen
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Mobile
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carlen? Carlen crime rates are 2,822, which are 31% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      2,822 per 100k people

      21% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      21% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -72%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Carlen? The median income in Carlen is $79,303 which is 77% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $79,30343% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,34122% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Carlen a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Springhill Medical Center
      Mobile Infirmary
      University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital
      University of South Alabama Medical Center
      Providence Hospital
      BayPointe Hospital
      Mobile County Health Department

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Family Practice Associates
      Immediate Care of the South

      A+ Housing

      What are Carlen home prices? Carlen home prices are $152,460 - which is 19% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $152,46017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0268% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Carlen have good schools? The Carlen graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Carlen a good place to live? Carlen has an overall rating of 83% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      3 total surveys

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