Gulf Shores, AL Overview

The community of Gulf Shores offers a gracious, small-town environment where recreational amenities and attractions are first-rate and abundant.  Gulf State Park provides 6,000 lush acres with an 18-hole golf course, shimmering Lake Shelby, an 825-foot fishing pier, a nature center, cabins and campsites, and a major motel and convention center.  Activities include fishing, swimming, biking, playing tennis, and canoeing.  Even in the city, the 12-acre city facility of Meyer Park features picnic shelters and tables, playground equipment, a softball field, horseshoe pits, and shuffleboard court.  Tennis courts, additional sports fields, and Wade Ward Nature Park add to the amenities.  Newcomers to Gulf Shores will discover all the pleasures and relaxed pace of rural life within easy access to major metropolitan amenities.  Those who appreciate the intimacy of a small town and premier water-sport activities will discover a paradise in the Gulf Shores area.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 81%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 428.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.219
Households w/ Children 18%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 18%
Median Year in Residency 2.92

Housing Inventory

Gulf Shores, AL Housing Inventory 6,614 2,350 3,048 6,614 2,350

Market Overview

1135 listings with an estimated median price of $499,900

Price Count
$0 - 100K 12
$100K - 200K 50
$200K - 300K 138
$300K - 400K 214
$400K - 500K 159
$500K - 600K 135
$600K - 700K 83
$700K - 800K 93
$800K - 900K 69
$900K - 1M 35
$1M - Max 147
Property Type Count
Single Family 466
Condo 531
Rental 12
Lots and Land 134
Multi Family 4

(Data as of 4/26/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Gulf Shores, AL Population Demographics

Total: 11,977

Households:5,398

Median Age: 43.13

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Gulf Shores, AL Temperature

Weather Risk

Gulf Shores, AL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Gulf Shores, AL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Gulf Shores, AL Highest Education Level Attained 2,493 1,996 316 240 897 1,784 1,004 2,493 1,996 316 240 897

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Gulf Shores, AL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $54,232)

Gulf Shores, AL Income by dollar range 425 260 247 289 351 199 199 211 289 492 522 766 400 274 329 80 34 29

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$807
One Bedroom
$847
Two Bedroom
$977
Three Bedroom
$1,422
Four Bedroom
$1,634

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Gulf Shores, AL Crime

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