Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Theodore
Theodore, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,040
Population
5,545
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A tranquil suburban enclave between Mobile and the Gulf
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Theodore is a low-key suburban community located about twenty minutes south of Downtown Mobile on I-10. The area is best known among locals as the home of Bellingrath Gardens, a historic 900-acre estate that features some of the most beautiful botanical displays in the South. The community is almost entirely composed of residential neighborhoods, with a few small shops and restaurants along Government Boulevard and a more extensive retail district just north of town in Tillman’s Corner. The beaches of Dauphin Island are only a few minutes to the south, and both Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico offer great opportunities for boating and fishing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,425
Average: $57,432
Education
773
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,409
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Theodore has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Theodore, AL is $1,203 for one bedroom, and $731 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Theodore has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,203/month
480 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Theodore, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
491 Students
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,280 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Medal of Honor Park
- Bellingrath Gardens
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.