At a Glance
Median Income
$36,917
$29,922 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $182,806
Median Rent
$883/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Fairhope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairhope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairhope a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairhope residents earn a median household income of $36,917 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,922. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairhope is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,806. Median rent is $883/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
9.5% of adults in Fairhope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairhope has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,113
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density1,309/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,917
Per Capita$29,922
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$883
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$182,806
Housing Units676
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation938 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairhope was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.