Communities We Serve

West Mobile

The Convenience Side of the City

West Mobile is the growth side of the city, the broad area west of I-65 built around the Airport Boulevard, Cottage Hill, and Schillinger Road corridors. It is where most of the new rooftops, retail, and restaurants in the city have landed over the past two decades, with the University of South Alabama and major hospitals close by.

At a Glance

Region

City of Mobile, west side

Commute

About 15 to 25 minutes to downtown Mobile via Airport Boulevard or I-10 and I-65

Known For

Retail and dining corridors, newer subdivisions, and proximity to the University of South Alabama and major hospitals

The Feel of the Place

What it is like to live here

West Mobile is built for practicality. Nearly everything, groceries, big box retail, restaurants, gyms, medical care, sits within a ten minute drive of most neighborhoods. USA Health and Providence Hospital anchor the medical corridor, the University of South Alabama brings energy and jobs, and Municipal Park and area sports complexes cover the weekends.

Where People Live

Neighborhoods and housing

The housing stock spans four decades of growth: brick ranches from the 1980s and 90s in established neighborhoods off Cottage Hill and Hillcrest, larger 2000s subdivisions, and brand new communities pushing west along Schillinger and beyond. That spread means a wide range of price points inside one convenient area.

New construction

West Mobile is the most active new construction zone inside the city limits, with new phases continuing to open on the western edge along and beyond Schillinger Road.

Schools

Schools in the area

West Mobile is served by the Mobile County Public School System, with Baker High School serving much of the area alongside a full network of neighborhood elementary and middle schools. Several of the city’s most popular private school options are also on this side of town. Zoning lines shift as the area grows, so we confirm the current school zone for any specific address before you commit.

School information is provided as general, factual context and should be independently verified. We keep school and neighborhood descriptions neutral in line with fair housing guidelines.

The Housing Market

Buying and selling here

West Mobile is tracked as part of the City of Mobile market, where homes sold for a median price of $232,000 in March 2026 at $134 per square foot, with an average of 52 days on market. Within that citywide number, West Mobile skews toward newer construction and established family subdivisions, so much of the inventory here trades above the citywide median while still delivering strong value against national prices.

$232K

City of Mobile median (Mar 2026)

$134

Per square foot, citywide

Avg days on market, citywide

West Mobile is not tracked as a separate MLS market; figures reflect the City of Mobile. Sources: Redfin (Mar 2026). Market data changes; contact us for current numbers on specific West Mobile neighborhoods.

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