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36542 (Gulf Shores, AL)

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Area Highlights

36542 (Gulf Shores, AL) residents have a median age of 43.5 years old, with employment highest in the administrative support and food industries.

15,636 Population

The population has increased by 103.2% since the year 2000.

7,030 Households

The annual residential turnover is 0% in this area.

$56,505 /yr
Median Household Income

$358,000
Median Home Sale Price

18m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

43.5 Median Age
4 /5
Educational Climate Score
Factors include income, educational achievement, and the occupations of residents. This may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

42.4%

Married
This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Community Population By Education

Some College 26%
High School Graduate 24%
Bachelors Degree 21%
Graduate Degree 13%
Associates Degree 10%
Some High School 4%
Less than 9th Grade 1%
Of the 11,368 people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Some College by 2,951 people, representing 26% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
19.1% of households have children

Area Schools

PRESCHOOL-5
2.1 MILES


Gulf Shores Elementary School

6-8
2.2 MILES


Gulf Shores Middle School

9-12
2.4 MILES


Gulf Shores High School

PRESCHOOL-12
4 MILES


South Baldwin Christian Academy

Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area.

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Economics

$56,505 /yr
Median Household Income
50.7%
increase in household
income since the year 2000.
18 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

There are 7,027 households in this area. The largest income group of $75-100k is made out of 932 households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 92%
  • Work from Home 4%
  • Walk or Bike 3%
  • Public Transit 1%

Occupancy by Type

Vacant 8,753 55%
Owned 4,065 26%
Rented 2,965 19%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 53%
Blue Collar 47%

Employment

Employees by Industry

  • Agriculture 5
  • Mining 327
  • Manufacturing 231
  • Transportation 349
  • Sales 863
  • Finance 191
  • Personal Care 325
  • Food Service 863
  • Education 278
  • Engineering 41

Employees by Occupation

  • Agriculture 5
  • Management 404
  • Construction 327
  • Protective Services 107
  • Transportation 349
  • Education 278
  • Food Service 863
  • Computer 52
  • Arts 118
  • Legal 34
  • Labor 32

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 43.5 years old. There are 1,077 people aged 35-39. 1,055 aged 60-64 and 1,025 aged 65-69.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 14,864 92%
Hispanic 598 4%
Native American 364 2%
Black 179 1%
Other 122 <1%
Asian 107 <1%
Hawaiian 0 <1%
Of the 16,234 people surveyed, the most prevalent ethnicity is White at 92%, followed by Hispanic at 4%, Native American at 2%, and Black at 1%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

90° August
Hottest Average Month
44° February
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
45°
61°
Feb
44°
64°
Mar
50°
70°
Apr
55°
74°
May
65°
82°
Jun
72°
89°
Jul
74°
89°
Aug
75°
90°
Sep
70°
85°
Oct
60°
78°
Nov
48°
69°
Dec
48°
67°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity & Precipitation

Relative Humidity (%)
Precipitation data unavailable
Weather Data Source: JACK EDWARDS

Listings in the Area

4 beds • 2 baths • 2,250 sqft

7020 ABIGAIL STREET Plan: The Denton
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

4 beds • 2 baths • 2,047 sqft

7020 ABIGAIL STREET Plan: The Cairn
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

4 beds • 2 baths • 2,031 sqft

7020 ABIGAIL STREET Plan: The Ryder
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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