Population 36,984 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairhope run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west. Fairhope has smaller households than the great majority of Alabama cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Fairhope skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only seven are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Fairhope: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairhope
Renters in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.0% of households in Fairhope rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (42.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Fairhope than nationally: 12.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fairhope is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $987 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,011 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,091 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,519 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$532 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fairhope pays $1,519 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Alabama overall ($1,091). Rent has climbed $532 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairhope
Bachelor's degrees in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fairhope is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fairhope is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Fairhope has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Alabama cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairhope
| Period | Fairhope | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fairhope has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairhope compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhope | 2.45 | 49.2 | 5.6% | 18.0% | 12.5% | 1998 | $1,519 | 47.7% | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| Point Clear | 2.34 | 49.5 | 9.4% | 33.0% | 4.4% | 2008 | $1,715 | 49.0% | 89.9% | 6.2% |
| Montrose | 2.95 | 41.0 | 6.9% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 2004 | $1,947 | 62.0% | 97.5% | 1.5% |
| Silverhill | 2.64 | 41.8 | 4.8% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 1996 | $1,271 | 25.9% | 94.2% | 1.2% |
| Daphne | 2.68 | 39.6 | 7.4% | 26.0% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,742 | 44.5% | 94.0% | 1.5% |
| Summerdale | 2.59 | 44.9 | 11.9% | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1998 | $1,011 | 23.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| Magnolia Springs | 2.55 | 50.0 | 5.7% | 13.9% | 21.2% | 1993 | $1,033 | 39.2% | 91.8% | 1.2% |
| Malbis | 2.97 | 36.1 | 5.2% | 14.3% | 6.7% | 2004 | $1,554 | 38.6% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
| Loxley | 3.08 | 36.0 | 17.4% | 24.6% | 10.4% | 1997 | $1,377 | 22.0% | 90.8% | 0.8% |
| Spanish Fort | 2.96 | 38.0 | 4.9% | 22.2% | 10.2% | 2003 | $1,371 | 49.5% | 97.2% | 4.7% |
| Robertsdale | 2.73 | 43.0 | 8.4% | 22.6% | 7.7% | 1998 | $1,049 | 20.5% | 87.6% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairhope. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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