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The town lacks cycling and public transit infrastructure entirely.
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Its also the only town among the 25 with any measurable cycling infrastructure, scoring 24.69.
Lowndesboro
With a walkability score of 3.18, Lowndesboro ranks 23rd on our list.
Urban Sophistication (8.66) and Vibrancy (2.69) scores are quite low.
The median home price in Lowndesboro is approximately $127,000.
Hillsboro
Hillsboro scores just 3.10 for walkability, placing it 22nd on our list.
The town has limited cultural amenities (14.55) and vibrancy (8.53).
The median home price in Hillsboro is approximately $98,000.
Its Retirement Score is lower at 47.78.
The median home price in Moundville is approximately $145,000.
Salem
Salem scores 3.08 for walkability, earning it the 20th position on our list.
The median home price in Salem is approximately $135,000.
Margaret
Margaret ranks 19th with a walkability score of 3.05.
Its Retirement Score is average at 59.22.
The median home price in Margaret is approximately $165,000.
Fulton
Fulton scores only 2.91 for walkability, placing it 18th on our list.
With a Retirement Score of 62.91, its moderately appealing to retirees.
The town has limited cultural amenities (15.52) and very low vibrancy (5.04).
Vredenburgh
With a walkability score of 2.83, Vredenburgh ranks 17th on our list.
Despite poor walkability, it has a strong Retirement Score of 80.69.
The median home price in Vredenburgh is approximately $67,000.
York Bellamy
York Bellamy ranks 16th with a walkability score of 2.82.
Cultural amenities are extremely limited (2.42) and vibrancy is low (4.38).
The median home price in the York Bellamy area is approximately $78,000.
Daviston
Daviston scores only 2.64 for walkability, placing it 15th on our list.
The median home price in Daviston is approximately $93,000.
Brookwood
With a walkability score of 2.61, Brookwood ranks 14th on our list.
Urban Sophistication is limited at 18.09.
The median home price in Brookwood is approximately $157,000.
Ethelsville
Ethelsville ranks 13th with a walkability score of 2.60.
It has a high Retirement Score of 86.50, suggesting strong appeal to retirees despite walkability challenges.
Urban Sophistication (25.70) is moderate, but vibrancy is quite low (4.91).
Its one of the few towns on this list with even minimal transit options (3.44).
The median home price in Ethelsville is approximately $78,000.
Allgood
Allgood ties with Ethelsville with a walkability score of 2.60, placing it 12th on our list.
Urban Sophistication (5.06) and Vibrancy (3.58) scores are both very low.
The median home price in Allgood is approximately $116,000.
Chatom
With a walkability score of 2.57, Chatom ranks 11th on our list.
Vibrancy is limited at 11.02.
The median home price in Chatom is approximately $104,000.
Epes
Epes scores only 2.46 for walkability, placing it 10th on our list.
Despite poor walkability, it has one of the highest Retirement Scores (94.09) among all towns analyzed.
Urban Sophistication is very limited (8.03) and vibrancy is low (13.91).
The median home price in Epes is approximately $71,000.
The median home price in Vinegar Bend is approximately $83,000.
Cropwell
Cropwell ranks 8th with a walkability score of just 2.32.
It also has a strong Retirement Score (77.16).
The median home price in Cropwell is approximately $185,000.
Lisman Pennington
With a walkability score of 2.27, Lisman Pennington ranks 7th on our list.
The median home price in the Lisman Pennington area is approximately $68,000.
Vandiver Sterrett
Vandiver Sterrett scores only 2.19 for walkability, placing it 6th from the bottom.
Urban Sophistication (14.80) and Vibrancy (7.03) remain quite low.
Leroy
Leroy scores only 2.08 for walkability, placing it 5th from the bottom.
The median home price in Leroy is approximately $86,000.
Hamilton
With a walkability score of just 2.04, Hamilton ranks 4th from the bottom on our list.
Despite poor walkability, it has a strong Retirement Score (79.56).
Urban Sophistication (18.85) and Vibrancy (10.61) are both quite low.
The median home price in Hamilton is approximately $125,000.
The score represents a significant drop from the previous entries.
Despite extremely poor walkability, it maintains a strong Retirement Score (77.66).
Urban Sophistication is nearly non-existent (1.32) and Vibrancy is very low (9.78).
The median home price in Spruce Pine is approximately $92,000.
Urban Sophistication (5.05) and Vibrancy (11.97) scores are also very low.
The median home price in McIntosh is approximately $67,000.
The median home price in Addison is approximately $95,000.
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