Gulf Shores, AL
Living in Gulf Shores
Bikeability16
Walkability1
Commute66
Public Transit1
Affordability66
Public Safety70
Airports20
Hospitals53
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+3.2k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate23%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office28%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$243kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$918Median Monthly Rent+$232 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K14%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity97%
LP gas1%
Utility gas2%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gulf Shores
United States45
Alabama48
Daphne Metro Area26
Baldwin County26
Property Crime in Gulf Shores
United States48
Alabama52
Daphne Metro Area39
Baldwin County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gulf Shores
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado47
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gulf Shores, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gulf Shores, AL
Victory Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Faith Christian Academy
9 miles, N
Berean Baptist Christian School
11 miles, NE
St Benedict Catholic School
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Gulf Shores, AL
Columbia Southern University
5 miles, NE
United States Sports Academy
28 miles, NW
The University of West Florida
34 miles, NE
Spring Hill College
39 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gulf Shores, AL
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
10 miles, N
Thomas Hospital
20 miles, NW
Eastpointe Hospital
27 miles, NW
Baptist Hospital
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Gulf Shores, AL
Pensacola International Airport
34 miles, NE
Mobile Regional Airport
43 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
82 miles, W