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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Mobile

Mobile, AL has 67 affordable and income-based rental properties with over 5,067 total units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,068 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for the 46% of Mobile households who rent. This page helps you explore available properties and what to expect from each.

67
Properties
5,067
Total units
85/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,068/mo

Affordability in Mobile, AL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Mobile is $1,068 and the median household income is $53,558 annually. About 46% of Mobile residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that can benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
746 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Mobile Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer report, Mobile had a violent crime rate of 746 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 58 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Mobile

According to Walk Score, the area around Mobile's assisted properties scores 58 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking and 46 for biking. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
60 schools · 4 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 60 public schools across 4 districts serve Mobile, including 34 elementary, 13 middle, and 13 high schools. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$53,558 median income

Cost of Renting in Mobile, AL

The median household income in Mobile is $53,558 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Affordable and income-based housing programs are designed to serve renters whose incomes fall below area limits set by HUD.

The median monthly rent across all rental housing in Mobile is $1,068, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-based properties are typically capped as a percentage of a household's income or the area median income, so your actual rent may be significantly lower.

  • Median household income: $53,558/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,068/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter-occupied households: 46% of Mobile households rent (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable units available: 2,739 total units across 44 HUD-assisted properties in the city
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 44 HUD-assisted properties in Mobile have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 3 are in high-risk flood zones -- a relatively small share, though worth confirming with your landlord or reviewing the FEMA flood map if a specific property concerns you.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 85/100(43 of 67 scored)
90+ (23)70–89 (15)<60 (5)No score (24)

67 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Mobile, AL

Mobile is a Gulf Coast city where nearly half of all households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With 44 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 2,739 units, there are meaningful options for renters seeking affordable housing across the city.

Property Conditions

Of the 43 scored properties, 23 earned an excellent rating and 15 earned a good rating, according to HUD inspection data. Five properties rated poor, so it is worth reviewing individual scores before applying.

Flood Risk

All 44 properties have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 3 fall in a high-risk flood zone -- an important factor to consider given Mobile's coastal location.

Rents and Income

The median market rent in Mobile is $1,068 per month and the median household income is $53,558 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Income-based housing can offer significant savings compared to market rents for qualifying households.

Getting Around

Mobile scores 58 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 46 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Most errands and trips are likely to require a car.

Schools

Mobile is served by 4 school districts with 60 public schools -- including 34 elementary, 13 middle, and 13 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

Mobile recorded a violent crime rate of 746 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (Mobile Police Department). Reviewing crime data at the neighborhood level can help renters make a more informed decision.

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Eligibility & how to apply

Alabama income limits (2026)Alabama public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Alabama

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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