Name: Selma, AL
Rating: 0.0

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Living in Selma, AL

Ranks better than 56% of areas Follow

Population

17,762

Median Age

36.8 Years

Selma Area Facts

Selma has a Livability Score of 56_/100, which is considered below average
Selma crime rates are 31% higher than the Alabama average
Cost of living in Selma is 7% lower than the Alabama average

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What do the locals think about Selma?

25%

Family friendly

50%

Public transit is accessible

75%

Walkable to grocery stores

50%

Yards are well-kept

25%

Lots of parks

50%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

25%

A quiet area

75%

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Selma Reviews

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How to Make the Most of Your Time in Selma, AL 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Selma is an historic town with several activities that make for entertaining and educational experiences. You'll also find fun attractions that make Selma a great place to take a family vacation.

The Edmund Pettus Bridge is perhaps the most famous landmark in Selma, since it is ...Read More the place where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led protestors who were fighting for African Americans to have the right to vote. The National Voting Rights Museum and Institute is also nearby. Selma Interpretive Center is another popular attraction, since it has exhibits and artwork that detail significant events in the history of the city. You can also learn more about the people and events that have shaped the city of Selma by paying a visit to Brown Chapel AME Church.

If you want to be inspired by the creative talent of regional and national artists, you can visit Gallery 905. There are also sightseeing tours that give you the opportunity to see significant landmarks in Selma while they are explained by a tour guide. Read Less

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