Fairhope, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

22,035

Unemployment

5.0%

Poverty

6.3%

Median Home

$321,900

Median Income

$80,106

Median Rent

$1,312

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Fairhope SnackAbility

7
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Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Fairhope, AL Cost Of Living

105
Fairhope's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Fairhope	Alabama	National Average
Overall	105	90	100

Services	98	98	100
Groceries	97	98	100
Health	100	92	100
Housing	127	73	100
Transportation	93	91	100
Utilities	98	103	100

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Rankings for Fairhope in Alabama

Ranks #5 in Best Places To Live In Alabama

Ranks #13 in Safest Places In Alabama

Ranks #17 in Richest Cities In Alabama

Map Of Fairhope, AL

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Population over time in Fairhope

Year	Population	% Change
2020	22,035	8.4%
2019	20,327	3.9%
2018	19,561	8.7%
2017	17,996	4.0%
2016	17,309	3.9%
2015	16,661	3.5%
2014	16,100	3.2%
2013	15,599	2.8%
2012	15,180	1.7%
2011	14,927	-

Race / Ethnicity in Fairhope

White

88.5% (19,505)

African American

2.6% (571)

American Indian

0.1% (13)

Asian

2.9% (640)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

0.7% (161)

Hispanic

5.2% (1,145)

Race	Fairhope	AL	USA
White	88.5%	65.2%	60.1%
African American	2.6%	26.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.4%	0.6%
Asian	2.9%	1.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	0.7%	1.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	5.2%	4.4%	18.2%

Gender in Fairhope

Female

51.7% (11,399)

Male

48.3% (10,636)

Gender	Fairhope	AL	USA
Female	51.7%	51.7%	50.8%
Male	48.3%	48.3%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fairhope for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (440)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (440)

High School / GED

13.0% (2,864)

Some College

21.0% (4,627)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (1,983)

Bachelor's Degree

29.0% (6,390)

Master's Degree

16.0% (3,525)

Professional Degree

5.0% (1,101)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (661)

Education	Fairhope	AL	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	13.0%	30.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	29.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Fairhope, Alabama

Less than $10,000

7.3% (160,099)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.8% (84,585)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.3% (138,219)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.9% (130,480)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.4% (272,435)

$50,000 to $74,999

11.8% (259,360)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.2% (269,233)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.8% (414,123)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.4% (184,114)

$200,000 or more

13.2% (290,847)

Income	Fairhope	AL	USA
Less than $10,000	7.3%	8.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	5.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.3%	10.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.9%	10.5%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.4%	13.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	11.8%	17.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.2%	11.8%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.8%	13.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.4%	4.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	13.2%	4.4%	8.3%