Selma
Selma
About the neighborhood
Selma in Dallas County offers a serene and peaceful environment with predominantly single detached homes and some duplexes. Most residences feature two to three bedrooms, providing comfortable living spaces. The community benefits from convenient access to both public and private primary and secondary schools nearby. Daily needs such as access to pharmacies and staple food stores are within easy reach, alongside several local dining options. The city’s layout supports smooth car travel with ample parking and proximity to highways for ease of transportation. Though bicycling infrastructure is limited, Selma’s calm streets contribute to its tranquil neighborhood atmosphere.
Highlights
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Selma is a very convenient city for getting around by car. Most properties for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, and coming across a place to park is easy. Getting around as a pedestrian is not particularly practical for residents in Selma because carrying out daily needs is at times difficult without the use of a vehicle. The bike is a fairly poor mode of transportation in this city as the bicycling infrastructure is rather limited. Nevertheless, bicycle riders do not face serious elevation changes.
Services
Locals will welcome that no matter where their house is located in this city, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to eating, it is often possible for house buyers in Selma to buy groceries as pedestrians. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes.
Character
Selma is a very good city to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm ambience. Selma is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.2
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly0.0
Infrequent or no transit options nearby
Restaurants4.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.4
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.4
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $19,672
- Median Household Income
- $34,135
Housing Type
- 69.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 21.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 5.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 2.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.2% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 69.2%
- Semi detached
- 0.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 21.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 5.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 2.2%
- Mobile
- 1.2%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 39.1 years
- 0 to 4
- 6.7%
- 5 to 9
- 5.9%
- 10 to 14
- 6.4%
- 15 to 19
- 7.8%
- 20 to 24
- 7.4%
- 25 to 29
- 5.8%
- 30 to 34
- 5.3%
- 35 to 39
- 6.4%
- 40 to 44
- 4.1%
- 45 to 49
- 5.7%
- 50 to 54
- 5.9%
- 55 to 59
- 6.2%
- 60 to 64
- 8.6%
- 65 to 69
- 6.0%
- 70 to 74
- 5.5%
- 75 to 79
- 2.7%
- 80 to 84
- 1.9%
- 85 and over
- 1.8%
Education Level
- 13.2% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.1% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 10.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 13.2%
- High School
- 35.1%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 10.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.1%
- Master's degree
- 6.8%
- Professional degree
- 0.6%
- PhD
- 1.0%
Commute Mode
- 2.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 1.3% TRANSIT
- 90.6% DRIVE
- 0.3% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 1.3%
- Drive
- 90.6%
- Other
- 0.3%
- None
- 5.0%
Comparable Listings in Selma
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ADDRESS PRIVATESELMA, AL 36701
N/A
0
3 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
MLS® #: 21424467
ADDRESS PRIVATESELMA, AL 36701
N/A
N/A
0.67 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Divine Realty Llc
MLS® #: 588000
COUNTY RD 563SELMA, AL 36701
N/A
0
17 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Cornerstone Realty Llc.
MLS® #: 578914
1115 CHURCH STSELMA, AL 36701
N/A
N/A
0.18 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Cornerstone Realty Llc.
MLS® #: 589984
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