Alabamas neighborhoods vary significantly in their pedestrian-friendliness and quality of life metrics.

These measurements provide a holistic view of how accessible and pedestrian-oriented each neighborhood is for residents and visitors alike.

Every score presented is based on real-world data and resident surveys nothing is fabricated or estimated.

The Data Is In and These are the 25 Worst Walkability Neighborhoods in Alabama (as of April 2025)

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The neighborhood shows minimal urban sophistication at just 2.01 and a vibrant score of only 5.76.

Despite its relatively moderate retirement score of 40.72, the area lacks cycling and public transit infrastructure entirely.

The median home price in this area is approximately $165,000.

Hardwick / City Center Home Price History Chart

With a retirement score of 69.93, it appears to cater somewhat to older residents despite its walkability challenges.

The neighborhood has no cycling or public transit infrastructure.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Ozan / Shelby Springs Home Price History Chart

Our Town

Our Town ranks 23rd worst for walkability with a score of just 1.40.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Wacoochee Valley

Wacoochee Valley, with its walkability score of 1.40, presents an interesting contrast.

Our Town Home Price History Chart

Despite poor walkability, it has an exceptionally high retirement score of 99.19 and strong urban sophistication at 61.87.

However, its vibrant score is very low at 8.44, and it lacks any cycling or transit options.

This suggests a community possibly designed for retirees but with limited pedestrian infrastructure.

Wacoochee Valley Home Price History Chart

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Its retirement score is low at 26.31, suggesting its not particularly oriented toward older residents.

Culver Rd / Black Warrior Rd Home Price History Chart

The neighborhood has a moderate urban sophistication score of 27.92 but struggles with vibrancy at just 14.22.

The absence of cycling and transit infrastructure further contributes to its car-dependent nature.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Beans Mill / Salem Home Price History Chart

This suggests the area may have cycling paths or infrastructure despite limited pedestrian walkability.

Public transit is not available.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Gantts Quarry Home Price History Chart

Duncanville / Hagler

Duncanville / Hagler has a very low walkability score of 1.22.

The complete lack of cycling and transit options means residents are heavily dependent on cars for transportation.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Duncanville / Hagler Home Price History Chart

The area lacks both cycling and public transit options, making car ownership essentially mandatory.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

This suggests it may be a retirement-oriented community that hasnt prioritized pedestrian infrastructure.

Beulah Land / Decatur Junction Home Price History Chart

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Its vibrant score is somewhat better at 18.71, and it boasts a high retirement score of 88.89.

The absence of cycling and transit options further limits mobility.

Fulton Bridge / Pearces Mills Home Price History Chart

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Potter

Potter ranks 14th worst for walkability with a score of 1.04.

The neighborhood scores very poorly on urban sophistication (4.28) and vibrancy (11.45).

City Center / Pleasant Ridge Home Price History Chart

No cycling or transit options are available in this area.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Townley

Townley has a very poor walkability score of 1.02.

Potter Home Price History Chart

Urban sophistication is also low at 12.90.

Its retirement score is solid at 77.33.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Townley Home Price History Chart

Colony

Colony has a walkability score of exactly 1.00, placing it among Alabamas least pedestrian-friendly communities.

The complete absence of cycling and transit infrastructure means residents must rely entirely on private vehicles.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Colony Home Price History Chart

Belle Ellen / Gray Hill

Belle Ellen / Gray Hill has an extremely poor walkability score of 0.99.

Its retirement score is average at 47.97.

With no cycling or transit options, residents are completely dependent on cars for transportation.

Belle Ellen / Gray Hill Home Price History Chart

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Despite this small amount of transit access, its still extremely car-dependent.

Urban sophistication is very low at 6.94, with a modest vibrant score of 18.30.

Perdue Hill Home Price History Chart

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Redstone Arsenal

Redstone Arsenal, likely a military installation area, has a very poor walkability score of 0.73.

The area has some transit options with a score of 14.31 but no cycling infrastructure.

Redstone Arsenal Home Price History Chart

Its retirement score is relatively low at 26.57.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Little Texas / Pleasant Hill

Little Texas / Pleasant Hill has an extremely low walkability score of 0.72.

Little Texas / Pleasant Hill Home Price History Chart

Despite these shortcomings, it maintains a moderate retirement score of 56.31.

There are no cycling or transit options available.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Riverview Home Price History Chart

Riverview

Riverview has a critically low walkability score of just 0.61.

No cycling or transit options are available.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Fort Davis Home Price History Chart

Fort Davis

Fort Davis has a critically low walkability score of 0.58.

Despite these limitations, it maintains a strong retirement score of 70.48.

With no cycling or transit options, residents are completely dependent on personal vehicles.

Overton South Home Price History Chart

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

There are no cycling or transit options available, making car ownership essential.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Pelham Northeast Home Price History Chart

Pelham Northeast

Pelham Northeast has a critically low walkability score of 0.41.

With no cycling or transit infrastructure, residents are completely dependent on personal vehicles for transportation.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

Oxford West Home Price History Chart

There are no cycling or transit options available.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

There are no cycling or transit options available, making car ownership absolutely essential.

Morrisville / Peaceburg Home Price History Chart

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.

The area has virtually no urban sophistication (0.04) and an extremely low retirement score of 3.59.

It registers no measurable vibrancy score, and provides no cycling or transit options.

Bains Gap Rd Home Price History Chart

This neighborhood represents the extreme end of car dependency, with essentially no pedestrian infrastructure whatsoever.

Median home price information is not available for this neighborhood.