Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Prichard
Prichard, AL Area Guide
Mobile’s affordable rural escape with a prime location to amenities
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Affordable
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Quiet
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University
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Prichard is a city and suburb of Chickasaw and Mobile. Filled with parks, open fields, trees, and homes on large plots of land, Prichard is the rural oasis you’ve searching for. Perfect for renters of all ages, Prichard features very affordable ranch-style houses and low-rise apartments for rent. Prichard is best known for being home to the University of Mobile, but the town is near other colleges and universities as well, including the University of South Alabama and Alabama State University. Although Prichard has a few amenities, most residents travel into Saraland, Chickasaw, and Mobile to access more options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Conveniently, Prichard borders Mobile, making it a great option for commuters who work or go to school in the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$34,298
Average: $43,054
Education
2,619
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,923
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prichard has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prichard, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Indian Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
236 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
267 Students
Collins-Rhodes Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,176 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
547 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Mobile Botanical Gardens
- Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
- Medal of Honor Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Mobile International
- Mobile Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.