Places to Live in Alabama
Alabama combines Appalachian foothills in the north, broad river valleys through the center and a short Gulf Coast shoreline in the south. Its communities range from Birmingham and Huntsville to smaller towns, lake areas and rural agricultural counties, with generally hot summers and mild winters.
Alabama Highlights
- Appalachian foothills and forested terrain in northern Alabama
- Gulf Coast beaches and Mobile Bay in the south
- Numerous lakes, rivers and outdoor recreation areas
- Mix of growing metros, college towns, small cities and rural communities
NarrowTheList Locations in Alabama
NarrowTheList currently includes 24 locations in Alabama. This list updates automatically as additional locations are published.
Southeast
- Alabaster, AL
- Anniston, AL
- Auburn, AL
- Birmingham, AL
- Cullman, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Dothan, AL
- Enterprise, AL
- Florence, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Hoover, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Madison, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Opelika, AL
- Phenix City, AL
- Prattville, AL
- Prichard, AL
- Selma, AL
- Troy, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Vestavia Hills, AL
- Winfield, AL
Comparing Places to Live in Alabama
Living conditions can differ considerably between northern Alabama, the Birmingham region, the Black Belt and the Gulf Coast. Housing costs, employment mix, storm exposure, terrain and access to major employers can all change substantially by location.
Use the NarrowTheList locations above to compare housing, employment, climate, recreation, transportation, safety and other factors using the same underlying criteria.