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Gulfcrest, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Gulfcrest is a small town in Alabama with a population of 105. Residents earn $63,875 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
105 Population 70/sq mi density
$63,875 Median Income $23,237 per capita
$149,200 Home Value
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,200 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,875
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $149,200
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Gulfcrest Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population105
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans73.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,875
Per Capita$23,237
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$30,123M
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units29
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Uninsured11.3%
Smoking18.7%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+57.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute43 min
Broadband39.0%
Libraries17

Is Gulfcrest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gulfcrest receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Gulfcrest stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gulfcrest is $63,875, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gulfcrest is $149,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 57.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Gulfcrest enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Gulfcrest has a population of 105 with a density of 70 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.3%).

Population

105
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 66.7%
Female 33.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Gulfcrest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gulfcrest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gulfcrest is $63,875, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Gulfcrest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,875
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,237
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
IRS Avg AGI$66,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,216
County GDP$30,123M

Business (County)

Restaurants776
Healthcare843
Retail1,491
Manufacturing294

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,789
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gulfcrest is $149,200, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,200
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units29
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,789
20% below US avg
Effective Rate1.87%
In Gulfcrest, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.3% of residents lack health insurance. 18.7% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 28.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gulfcrest vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure37.4%
Asthma9.4%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.7%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity28.8%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured11.3%
31% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.8%
Dental Visits49.8%
Premature Death12,656/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access62.9%
Healthcare Facilities843
Gulfcrest has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 67.1 inches. The area enjoys 313 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall67.1 inches
77% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates30.9911°N, 88.2422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01097
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.5-point margin. 39.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.7%
D 41.3%

Winner: Republican by 16.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+57.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.40
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities843
Restaurants776
Retail Stores1,491

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)67

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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