When searching for your first home, many factors come into play beyond just the price tag.
Brent
Brent ranks poorly for first-time homebuyers with a score of just 13.29.
Reform
Reform presents significant challenges for first-time homebuyers with a very low score of 12.99.
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The town scores poorly on family-friendliness (28.94) and has extremely limited walkability (7.87).
The low vibrancy score (14.33) indicates limited entertainment, dining, and cultural options.
The city has poor walkability (11.18) and relies heavily on car transportation (83.66).
The lack of cycling infrastructure and public transit options limits mobility choices for residents who dont drive.
Brewton
Brewton presents challenges for first-time homebuyers with a low score of 12.90.
The town has moderate family-friendliness (44.54) but poor walkability (11.90).
The town has poor walkability (13.23) and virtually nonexistent public transit (0.23).
Samson
Samson ranks poorly for first-time homebuyers with a score of just 11.91.
Sipsey
Sipsey presents significant challenges for first-time homebuyers with a low score of 11.24.
The town has moderate family-friendliness (48.90) but very poor walkability (9.62).
Jemison
Jemison ranks poorly for first-time homebuyers with a score of just 11.05.
The town has low family-friendliness (37.20) and poor walkability (10.88).
Columbia is very car-dependent (88.06) with no cycling or public transit options.
The median home price in Columbia is approximately $115,000, which is moderate compared to its family-friendly characteristics.
However, it still ranks poorly overall for first-time homebuyers with a score of just 10.13.
The city has a low Family Friendly Score (33.44) which contributes to its poor ranking.
Camden
Camden presents significant challenges for first-time homebuyers with a very low score of 9.55.
The town has poor family-friendliness (34.95) but a decent Vacation Home Score (56.35).
While the town is car-friendly (79.65), it has no cycling or public transit options.
The town has poor walkability (14.46) and limited vibrancy (17.29).
Cleveland is car-dependent (83.30) with no cycling or public transit options.
Forkland Boligee
Forkland Boligee ranks very poorly for first-time homebuyers with a score of just 8.65.
While the area is very car-friendly (89.50), it has no cycling or public transit infrastructure.
Hayneville
Hayneville presents significant challenges for first-time homebuyers with a very low score of 7.77.
The town has minimal cycling infrastructure (5.58) and virtually nonexistent public transit (0.02).
While Mulga is car-friendly (84.70), it lacks vibrancy (14.91).
Thomasville
Thomasville presents significant challenges for first-time homebuyers with a very low score of 6.27.
The town has moderate family-friendliness (45.03) but poor walkability (12.37).
Beatrice
Beatrice ranks very poorly for first-time homebuyers with a score of just 6.22.
The town has poor walkability (13.95) and limited vibrancy (14.41).
Citronelle is car-dependent (89.59) with no cycling or public transit options.
Verbena
Verbena ranks very poorly for first-time homebuyers with a score of just 6.06.
The town has low family-friendliness (35.91) and poor walkability (16.80).
The town also has a low vibrancy score (11.30).
The town has poor walkability (11.32) and very low vibrancy (9.37).
Ashville is heavily car-dependent (94.74) with no cycling or public transit options.
The town has extremely poor walkability (5.53) and limited vibrancy (14.77).
East Brewton is heavily car-dependent (91.78) with no cycling or public transit options.
The town is heavily car-dependent (94.72) with no cycling infrastructure.
Definition of terms:
These eight criteria are interconnected and collectively paint a comprehensive picture of livability.
Census Bureau American Housing SurveyAlabama Association of REALTORS Market StatisticsFederal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) Alabama Housing Price Index
