Perdido Beach, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Perdido Beach is a small town in Alabama with a population of 595. Residents earn $71,429 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
595 Population 500/sq mi density
$71,429 Median Income $37,529 per capita
$309,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,429 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$309,100 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,429
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $309,100
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.9%
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

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

People

Population595
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,429
Per Capita$37,529
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$24,363M
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$309,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation28 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+96.2%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries10

Is Perdido Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Perdido Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Perdido Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Perdido Beach is $71,429, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Perdido Beach is $309,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Perdido Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Perdido Beach has a population of 595 with a density of 500 people per square mile. The median age is 57.9 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%).

Population

595
Total Population
500
People / sq mi
57.9yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Perdido Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Perdido Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Perdido Beach is $71,429, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Perdido Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,429
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,529
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
IRS Avg AGI$72,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,738
County GDP$24,363M

Business (County)

Restaurants657
Healthcare997
Retail1,122
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,210
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Perdido Beach is $309,100, 10% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$309,100
10% above US avg
Median List Price$289,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$289,000
$/Sq Ft$385
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.3%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,210
49% above US avg
Effective Rate1.69%
In Perdido Beach, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Perdido Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.4%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death12,586/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access81.8%
Healthcare Facilities997

Crime Rates: Perdido Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)50

Safety Score

Perdido Beach has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.7 inches
52% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation28 ft (9 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates30.3539°N, 87.5048°W
County FIPS12033
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.5-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 39.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.9%
1% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score4.40
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density500/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities997
Restaurants657
Retail Stores1,122

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)50

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.6%

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