View in Interactive Map

Midtown West, Mobile, AL—36606

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$140,000
7.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$49,600
31.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
73
15.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.7%
Median Rent
$1,100
2.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$875
6.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,050
3.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,250
1.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Midtown West, Mobile, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Midtown West, Mobile, AL is $140,000, with a year-over-year change of -7.5%. This indicates that home prices in Midtown West, Mobile, AL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$140,000-7.5%
Single Family $139,000-7.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$121,000-9.0%
    3 Bed
    		$153,000-6.1%
    4 Bed
    		$211,000-0.9%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
    Loading chart...

    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.9%
    1 Bedroom
    11.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Rental Trends — Midtown West, Mobile, AL

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Midtown West, Mobile, AL is $1,220, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Midtown West, Mobile, AL is 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,090, 3-bedrooms: $1,440, 4-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Midtown West, Mobile, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.8% and 28.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,100$1,220
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $875$1,020
    2 Bed Rent $1,050$1,090
    3 Bed Rent $1,250$1,440
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,000
    Loading chart...

    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.1%
    1 Bedroom
    17.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    48.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    0.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.1%

    Property Listings — Midtown West, Mobile, AL

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Midtown West, Mobile, AL is 66. This is a decrease of -11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$195,000-7.0%
    Listing Count
    		11653.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%53.0%
    Days on Market
    		73-15.0%
    Loading chart...

    Demographics — Midtown West, Mobile, AL

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Midtown West, Mobile, AL has a population of 19,200, which has increased by 1.6% over the past 5 years. Midtown West, Mobile, AL is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		19,2001.6%
    % Under 18
    		25.4%4.5%
    % Seniors
    		11.3%-6.6%
    % WFH
    		6.0%328.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		29.2%5.4%
    Loading chart...

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Midtown West, Mobile, AL is a predominantly black area, with 56.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 13.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Midtown West, Mobile, AL is white, making up 36.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in Midtown West, Mobile, AL, and this percentage has increased by 17.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		36.9%-17.3%
    % Black
    		56.1%13.6%
    % Hispanic
    		4.3%48.3%
    % Asian
    		0.9%-47.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.4%17.2%
    Loading chart...

    Mortgage and Risk — Midtown West, Mobile, AL

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 265 mortgage originations in Midtown West, Mobile, AL, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 43.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Midtown West, Mobile, AL. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		265
    % Conventional Loans
    		72.0%
    % Government Loans
    		28.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		8.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
    Loading chart...
    Loading chart...

    Rentals and Section 8 — Midtown West, Mobile, AL

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Midtown West, Mobile, AL under the Section 8 program is 26.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Midtown West, Mobile, AL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,130
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,129
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		26.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$15$875$890
    2 Bedroom$20$1,050$1,070
    3 Bedroom$160$1,250$1,410
    4 Bedroom-$570$2,000$1,430

    Affordability — Midtown West, Mobile, AL

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.9
    Median Home Price$140,000
    Median Household Income$49,600

    Midtown West, Mobile, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

    Loading map...

    Nearby ZIP Codes

    East Mobile, Mobile, AL

    36607

    Old Dauphin Way, Mobile, AL

    36604

    Oakleigh, Mobile, AL

    36617

    Tillmans Corner, Mobile, AL

    36609

    Spring Hill, Mobile, AL

    36603

    Frequently Asked Questions