At a Glance
Median Income
$89,034
$55,769 per capita
Home Value
$476,000
Zillow: $669,036
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Orange Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orange Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orange Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orange Beach residents earn a median household income of $89,034 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,769. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,738 business establishments, including 657 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange Beach is $476,000 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $669,036. Median rent is $1,339/month, with 25.5% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Orange Beach reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 494/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Orange Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange Beach has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,244
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,034
Per Capita$55,769
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
B+
Home Value$476,000
Rent$1,339
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$669,036
Housing Units14,777
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent247/100K
Property494/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Orange Beach was founded in 1984.
The median home in Orange Beach was built in 2000.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 657 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
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