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Gulf Shores, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County
Gulf Shores, AL
At a Glance
How Gulf Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gulf Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gulf Shores a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gulf Shores residents earn a median household income of $73,873 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,451. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,757 business establishments, including 648 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gulf Shores is $367,000 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $446,188. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Gulf Shores reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,086/100K. The murder rate is 9.2/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Gulf Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulf Shores has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.