Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Theodore, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$983
Population
5,545
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A tranquil suburban enclave between Mobile and the Gulf
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Theodore, Alabama, rests just southwest of Mobile, giving residents easy access to the Gulf Coast's economic and cultural energy without the bustle of a major city center. This unincorporated community in Mobile County carries a relaxed, small-town character while staying tightly connected to the opportunities that Mobile's healthcare, manufacturing, and port industries provide. The University of South Alabama, a major research institution, is a short drive away, adding an educational anchor that benefits the broader region.
The housing landscape in Theodore leans toward approachable, ground-level living. Single-family rental homes and modest apartment communities make up most of the inventory, offering residents more breathing room than a dense urban setting typically allows. Townhome-style rentals also appear throughout the area, giving renters a range of floor plan options at relatively accessible price points compared to larger Alabama metros.
Day-to-day life here has an unhurried quality. The community's proximity to Tillmans Corner and downtown Mobile means residents can tap into a wider range of employers, schools, and services while returning each evening to quieter surroundings. Theodore has served as a rooted, established community in Mobile County since the late 1800s, and that sense of history gives the area a grounded, welcoming identity that newer developments simply can't replicate.
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Theodore, AL is $983 for one bedroom, and $752 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Theodore has decreased by -4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$983/month
501 Sq Ft
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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
404 Students
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
771 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,218 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 June 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.