At a Glance
Median Income
$93,000
$45,446 per capita
Home Value
$399,100
Zillow: $300,938
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magnolia Springs a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.1% (42% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,278
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,420/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$45,446
Unemployment2.1%
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%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,957/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain65.8 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 648 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.