Gulf Shores, AL

Living in Gulf Shores

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 1
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 23
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Schools 77
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Residents

12k Population +3.2k (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate23%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +17% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office28%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$918 Median Monthly Rent +$232 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K14%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity97%
LP gas1%
Utility gas2%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gulf Shores

United States45
Alabama48
Daphne Metro Area26
Baldwin County26

Property Crime in Gulf Shores

United States48
Alabama52
Daphne Metro Area39
Baldwin County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 6 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 82 7 0
Sep 78 6 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 61 4 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gulf Shores

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado47
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gulf Shores, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gulf Shores, AL

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Colleges

Colleges near Gulf Shores, AL

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Spring Hill College
39 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gulf Shores, AL

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Thomas Hospital
20 miles, NW
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Eastpointe Hospital
27 miles, NW
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Baptist Hospital
30 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Gulf Shores, AL

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