Alabaster, AL vs Fairhope, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Fairhope leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 32 min). Alabaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 118). Alabaster leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Fairhope, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 69 (#1262) |
| Population | 34,107 | 24,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $473,256 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $85,456 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Alabaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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