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Gulf Shores, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
15,785
Population
550/sq mi density
$73,873
Median Income
$44,451 per capita
$367,000
Home Value
$446,188 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
375
Violent Crime/100K
6,086 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,873 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$367,000 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
375 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$367,000
30% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,331
Median year built: 1997
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$367,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$446,188
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median List Price
$525,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.8%
Owner-Occupied
33.2%
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:
$1,363/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,471/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
121 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
61
Price Drops
15.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$251
Active Inventory
499
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1997
Average age of housing stock: 29 years
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $367,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $446,188 |
| Median Sale Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $251 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,363 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,471 |
| 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 | 121 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.6% |
| Homes Sold | 61 |
| Active Inventory | 499 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $251 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,331 |
| Median Year Built | 1997 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |