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Gulfcrest, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
105 Population 70/sq mi density
$63,875 Median Income $23,237 per capita
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
905 Violent Crime/100K 4,085 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gulfcrest, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,875
15% below
$23,237 per capita
Violent Crime
905/100K
138% above
4,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
57.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Gulfcrest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gulfcrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
238%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gulfcrest a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gulfcrest residents earn a median household income of $63,875 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,237. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Gulfcrest reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,085/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Gulfcrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 57.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gulfcrest has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population105
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans73.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,875
Per Capita$23,237
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$30,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$211,179
Housing Units29
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent905/100K
Property4,085/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,656/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+57.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Gulfcrest was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
37.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 776 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.