Grand Bay, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jackson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,765
Population
434/sq mi density
$62,318
Median Income
$35,377 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$217,119 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,318 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $963/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$143,800
49% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$963/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,861
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$143,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$217,119
Redfin Median Sale
$251,500
Median Sale Price
$251,500
Median List Price
$179,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.6%
Owner-Occupied
20.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$963/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$251,500
Median Days on Market
20 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $143,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $217,119 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $251,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $251,500 |
| Median List Price | $179,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $963 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,861 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |