Fairhope, Alabama

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Southeast Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69

D+

out of 100

Overview

Fairhope is an Alabama city with a population of approximately 24,974, part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $473,256. Median household income is $85,456.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,974 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $473,256 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $85,456 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.7 minutes
  • Part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,974

Source: Census ACS

$473,256

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$85,456

Source: Census ACS

24.7 min

Source: Census ACS

118 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Baldwin County (county-level results)

20%
79%
Democrat 24,934
Republican 95,798
Leans R+58.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 49.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 58.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 49.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 69

Location

Fairhope, AL (30.5012, -87.8835)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.