Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Dauphin Island is a small town in Alabama with a population of 1,944. Residents earn $64,615 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dauphin Island receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dauphin Island offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dauphin Island is $64,615, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Dauphin Island is $387,400, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Dauphin Island is below the national average at 323 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,439 per 100,000, 126% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Dauphin Island enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,615 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,520 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,419 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,216 |
| County GDP | $30,123M |
| Restaurants | 776 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 1,491 |
| Manufacturing | 294 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.72% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $387,400 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $457,610 |
| Median List Price | $559,000 |
| Median List Price | $559,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $310 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 91 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,750 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.72% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,656/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Total Violent | 322.8/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 80.7/100K |
| Assault | 242.1/100K |
| Total Property | 4,439.1/100K |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 242.1/100K |
| Theft | 4,116.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 80.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 67 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.1 inches |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2509°N, 88.1713°W |
| County FIPS | 01097 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 776 |
| Retail Stores | 1,491 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 67 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |