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Gulf Shores, AL

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Area Highlights

Gulf Shores, AL residents have a median age of 51.1 years old, with employment highest in the food and sales industries.

15,819 Population

The population has increased by 5.4% since the year 2010.

7,603 Households

$59,985 /yr
Median Household Income

19m 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

51.1 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.1
persons per
household

45.4%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 24%
Some College 22%
Bachelors Degree 21%
Graduate Degree 16%
Associates Degree 11%
Some High School 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 24.06% 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)
17.1% of households have children

Area Schools

PK-5
1.8 MILES
A+
Gulf Shores Elementary School
6-8
1.8 MILES
A
Gulf Shores Middle School
9-12
2 MILES
Gulf Shores High School
PK-12
4.8 MILES
South Baldwin Christian Academy

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Economics

$59,985 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
19 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

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 17.05% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 88%
  • Work from Home 11%
  • Walk or Bike 1%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Vacant 7,413 49%
Owned 4,984 33%
Rented 2,619 17%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 81%
Blue Collar 19%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 51.1 years old. The smallest percentage group is 65-74 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 88%
Hispanic 4%
Black 2%
Other 2%
Asian 1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 88%, followed by Hispanic at 4%, Black at 2%, and Other at 2%.

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

89° July
Hottest Average Month
42° January
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
42°
60°
Feb
45°
63°
Mar
51°
69°
Apr
59°
75°
May
66°
82°
Jun
72°
87°
Jul
74°
89°
Aug
74°
89°
Sep
70°
86°
Oct
60°
78°
Nov
51°
70°
Dec
45°
62°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$365,900
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,510 sqft

450 Raley Farms Drive Plan: KINSLEY
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

$372,900
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,672 sqft

450 Raley Farms Drive Plan: BRISTOL
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

$373,332
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,510 sqft

166 Preston Way
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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