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Magnolia Springs, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,278 Population 1,420/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $45,446 per capita
$399,100 Home Value $300,938 Zillow
$1,141 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
317 Violent Crime/100K 4,863 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$399,100 home value, $1,141/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia Springs, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,000
24% above
$45,446 per capita
Home Value
$399,100
42% above
Zillow: $300,938
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
2% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
17% below
4,863/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
59% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Magnolia Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
142%
Rent
98%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magnolia Springs residents earn a median household income of $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,446. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% 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 Magnolia Springs is $399,100 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,938. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 24.0% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia Springs reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,863/100K.

Education

53.7% of adults in Magnolia Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia Springs has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,278
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,420/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$45,446
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$13,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A
Home Value$399,100
Rent$1,141
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$300,938
Housing Units600
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent317/100K
Property4,863/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,957/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain65.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation32 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute40 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15

Did You Know?

Magnolia Springs was founded in 1800.
The median home in Magnolia Springs was built in 1983.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 648 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.