Livability Score

51
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greyhound Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cream & Sugar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Regal Mobile Stadium 18
Cinema
Ladd Peebles Stadium
Stadium
Arlene Mitchell Theatre
Theatre Arts
splash pad
Water Park
Medical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Five Guys
Fast Food
The Industry Bar
Bar
Pat's Deli & Yogurt Shop
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Happy Sushi
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Rouses
Grocery Store
Mosley's Meats
Butcher
Parks (1) F
Maitre Park
Park
Joe A. Bailey Park
Park
Johnson II PFC Howard Park
Park
Sky Ranch Park
Park
Dog River Park
Park
Matthews Park
Park
Baumhauer-Randle Park
Park
Mobile Adult Center
Park
Public Safety Memorial Park
Park
Denton Park
Park
Primrose Park
Park
Rich Park
Park
Rickarby Park
Park
Crestview Park
Park
Hackmeyer Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Therapeutic and Senior Activity Center
Park
Stotts Sam Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Skyland Park
Park
Herndon Park
Park
Monroe Park
Park
Doyle Park
Park
Hannon Park
Park
Malibar Heights Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
HomeGoods
Houseware
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Skechers
Shoes
Petco
Pets
Verizon
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
Bel Air Mall
Mall
Sears
Department Store
House of Hoops
Shoes
Versona
Clothing
Hot Topic
Clothing
Reeds
Fashion
Dollar General
Discount Store
Adamas
Fashion
Dillard's
Department Store
REEDS Jewelers - Bel Air Mall
Fashion
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Central Business District (A)

2. Bolton (D+)

3. Dauphin Acres (D)

4. Llanfair (D)

5. Brookwood (D)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mertz.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Orange Grove (A+)

2. Central Business District (B+)

3. Maysville (F)

4. Summerville (F)

5. Claremont (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Mertz is 81/100 - which is 8% lower than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. North Crichton (A+)

2. Gorgas (A+)

3. Oakleigh (A+)

4. Neely (A+)

5. Rickarby (A+)

crime F

Mertz crime rates are 4,812 per 100k, which is 124% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
3,861 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
951 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Industrial Area (A)

2. Milkhouse (B-)

3. Malibar Heights (C+)

4. Alligator Bayou (C+)

5. Audubon (C+)

employment D-

The median income in Mertz is $34,419 - which is 23% lower than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$34,419 F
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Baker (A+)

2. College Park (A+)

3. Parkhill (A+)

4. Canterbury (A+)

5. Dawes (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Skyline Family Dental Care
Dentist
Harold L. Johnson Police Headquarters
Police
Mobile Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Springhill Medical Center
Hospital
Immediate Care of the South
Doctor
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Surgicare of Mobile
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MainStreet Family Care
Clinic
KidsStreet Urgent Care
Clinic
Mobile Fire-Rescue
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Mobile Fire Training Division
Fire Station
Mobile Fire District 1 Chief
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mobile Fire Fighters Association
Fire Station
Mobile Infirmary
Hospital
Adult Outpatient Services – Mobile
Clinic
University of South Alabama Medical Center Springhill Avenue Campus
Clinic
University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital
Hospital
University of South Alabama Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Berkleigh (A+)

2. Carlen (A+)

3. South Crichton (A+)

4. Washington Square (A+)

5. Carver (A+)

housing B+

Mertz home prices are $71,900 - which is 44% lower than Alabama
Home Price
$71,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-5% D+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Usa (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Owens (A+)

4. Alderbrook (A+)

5. Terrace Hills (A+)

schools A

The Mertz graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than Alabama
School Test Scores
91% A+
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (1) F
Government Street Christian School
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Morningside Elementary School
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School
St Lukes Episcopal School
Maryvale Elementary School
St Pius X School
Sw Alabama Regional School Deafblind
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School
Kate Shepard Elementary School
St Dominic Catholic School
Little Flower Catholic School
Revelation Christian School
Denton Magnet School Of Technology
Pillans Middle School
George Hall Elementary School
Cottage Hill Christian Academy At West Campus
Lillie B Williamson High School
Ucp Of Mobile Inc
Old Shell Road Magnet School
The Pathway
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Grace Temple Christian Academy
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Government Street Christian School
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
St Lukes Episcopal School
Wp Davidson High School
Cottage Hill Christian Academy At West Campus
Murphy High School
Lillie B Williamson High School
St Luke'S Episcopal School
St Paul'S Episcopal School
Mcgill-Toolen Catholic High School
Continuous Learning Center
Ben C Rain High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Texas Street (A+)

2. Dawes (A)

3. Mertz (A)

4. South Crichton (A-)

5. Hannon Park (A-)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Alligator Bayou (A+)

2. Claremont (A+)

3. Malibar Heights (A+)

4. Usa (A+)

5. Hannon Park (A+)

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mertz? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Maitre Park
      Joe A. Bailey Park
      Johnson II PFC Howard Park
      Sky Ranch Park
      Dog River Park
      Matthews Park
      Baumhauer-Randle Park
      Mobile Adult Center

      Entertainment

      Regal Mobile Stadium 18
      Ladd Peebles Stadium
      Arlene Mitchell Theatre
      splash pad
      Medical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Five Guys
      The Industry Bar
      Pat's Deli & Yogurt Shop
      Cinnabon
      Happy Sushi
      Wendy's
      Whataburger
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mertz? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mertz.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mertz? The cost of living in Mertz is 81/100 - which is 8% lower than Alabama.
      Mertz
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Mobile
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mertz? Mertz crime rates are 4,812, which are 124% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      4,812 per 100k people

      107% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      107% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -72%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Mertz? The median income in Mertz is $34,419 which is 23% lower than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $34,41938% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,41832% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Mertz a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Springhill Medical Center
      Mobile Infirmary
      University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital
      University of South Alabama Medical Center
      Providence Hospital
      BayPointe Hospital
      Mobile County Health Department

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Family Practice Associates
      Immediate Care of the South

      B+ Housing

      What are Mertz home prices? Mertz home prices are $71,900 - which is 44% lower than Alabama
      Median home value
      $71,90061% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $63833% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Mertz have good schools? The Mertz graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      91%

      90% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Mertz a good place to live? Mertz has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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