Finding the perfect place to raise a family involves weighing multiple factors that contribute to quality of life.
This is not subjective opinion but data-driven analysis of Alabamas least family-friendly towns.
Each metric is rated on a scale of 1-100, with higher numbers indicating better performance in that category.
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While the town offers reasonable quiet levels at 72.24, its walkability score is quite low at 24.41.
Car-dependent with a Car Friendly score of 78.62, the town lacks public transportation options.
First-time homebuyers might find moderate opportunities with a score of 36.34.
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The median home price in Bayou La Batre is approximately $97,500.
First-time homebuyers face challenges with a score of just 29.04.
The median home price in Goodwater is approximately $68,900.
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The city offers moderate walkability at 42.94 and is quite car-friendly with a score of 80.89.
First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a low score of 23.16.
The median home price in Montgomery is approximately $127,500.
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Forkland Boligee
Forkland-Boligee ranks 22nd on our list with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 24.12.
First-time homebuyers face severe challenges with one of the lowest scores on our list at 8.65.
The median home price in the Forkland-Boligee area is approximately $73,800.
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Daleville
Daleville ranks as the 21st worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 23.29.
The town offers good quiet conditions with a Quiet Index of 78.28 and is highly car-friendly at 89.25.
However, walkability is poor at 14.19 and public transit is essentially non-existent.
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First-time homebuyers will find moderate opportunities with a score of 41.99.
The median home price in Daleville is approximately $119,000.
The town offers a moderately quiet environment with a score of 67.95 but has limited walkability at 26.09.
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First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a low score of 22.06.
The median home price in Selma is approximately $81,100.
The median home price in Birmingham is approximately $86,300, though this varies significantly by neighborhood.
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Greensboro
Greensboro ranks as the 18th worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 22.79.
However, walkability is poor at 18.13 and public transit is non-existent.
First-time homebuyers will find moderate challenges with a score of 35.62.
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The median home price in Greensboro is approximately $79,000.
The town offers a peaceful environment with a high Quiet Index of 79.72 and is extremely car-friendly at 91.43.
First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a score of 24.01.
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The median home price in Monroeville is approximately $92,400.
Sumiton
Sumiton ranks 16th on our list with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 21.98.
The town offers good quiet conditions with a Quiet Index of 70.48 and is quite car-friendly at 82.88.
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However, walkability is poor at 14.9, and public transit is non-existent.
First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a low score of 21.17.
The median home price in Sumiton is approximately $103,200.
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Demopolis
Demopolis ranks as the 15th worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 21.8.
The town has average noise levels with a Quiet Index of 54.71 and limited walkability at 23.25.
First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a very low score of 15.62.
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The median home price in Demopolis is approximately $121,500.
Atmore
Atmore ranks 14th on our list with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 21.18.
The town offers good quiet conditions with a Quiet Index of 75.33 and is extremely car-friendly at 91.47.
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First-time homebuyers face extreme challenges with one of the lowest scores on our list at 10.05.
The median home price in Atmore is approximately $83,600.
Brighton
Brighton ranks as the 13th worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 20.84.
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The town is car-friendly with a score of 80.45.
First-time homebuyers will find moderate opportunities with a score of 40.75.
The median home price in Brighton is approximately $57,800.
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Union Springs
Union Springs ranks 12th on our list with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 20.58.
However, walkability is extremely poor at 10.24, and public transit is non-existent.
First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a low score of 26.3.
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The median home price in Union Springs is approximately $74,200.
Tuskegee
Historic Tuskegee ranks as the 11th worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 20.22.
The town offers moderate quiet conditions with a Quiet Index of 66.97 and is reasonably car-friendly at 77.
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First-time homebuyers will find moderate opportunities with the second-highest score among our bottom 25 towns at 47.17.
The median home price in Tuskegee is approximately $71,600.
The town offers excellent quiet conditions with a high Quiet Index of 87.59 and is very car-friendly at 90.84.
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However, walkability is extremely poor at just 6.02, among the lowest in our analysis.
First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a low score of 20.52.
The median home price in Fort Deposit is approximately $69,400.
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Sawyerville
Sawyerville ranks as the 9th worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 19.55.
However, walkability is extremely poor at just 4.9, and public transit is virtually non-existent at 2.5.
First-time homebuyers face moderate challenges with a score of 32.47.
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The median home price in Sawyerville is approximately $63,500.
Carrollton
Carrollton ranks 8th on our list with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 18.29.
The town offers excellent quiet conditions with a high Quiet Index of 88.23 and is quite car-friendly at 80.8.
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First-time homebuyers face moderate challenges with a score of 31.78.
The median home price in Carrollton is approximately $86,700.
Uniontown
Uniontown ranks as the 7th worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 17.89.
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The town offers moderate quiet conditions with a Quiet Index of 62.7 and is very car-friendly at 86.45.
However, walkability is among the worst in our analysis at just 3.26, and public transit is non-existent.
First-time homebuyers face moderate challenges with a score of 37.15.
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The median home price in Uniontown is approximately $62,800.
Center Point
Center Point ranks 6th on our list with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 16.5.
The town is car-friendly with a score of 80.91, while public transit options are minimal at 6.18.
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First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a low score of 27.85.
The median home price in Center Point is approximately $85,200.
Bessemer
Bessemer ranks as the 5th worst town for families with an Overall Family Friendly Score of 15.49.
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The town offers good walkability at 54.26 and moderate noise levels with a Quiet Index of 49.82.
First-time homebuyers will find moderate opportunities with a score of 41.68.
The median home price in Bessemer is approximately $76,000.
Fairfield
Fairfield ranks 4th on our list with a concerning Overall Family Friendly Score of 14.14.
The town is car-friendly with a score of 76.38.
First-time homebuyers will find moderate opportunities with a score of 43.11.
The median home price in Fairfield is approximately $78,900.
The town offers good quiet conditions with a Quiet Index of 74.65 and is very car-friendly at 85.31.
However, walkability is extremely poor at 10.84, and public transit options are minimal at 6.67.
First-time homebuyers face significant challenges with a low score of 27.17.
The median home price in Clayton is approximately $70,100.
However, the town scores very poorly on the Quiet Index at 34.49, indicating high noise levels.
Car dependency is moderate with the lowest Car Friendly score on our list at 67.65.
First-time homebuyers face moderate challenges with a score of 34.13.
The median home price in Tarrant is approximately $72,400.
The town has moderate quiet conditions with a Quiet Index of 62.07 and is very car-friendly at 83.98.
The median home price in Livingston is approximately $76,800.
