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Gulf Shores, AL
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About Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is a suburb in the Daphne Metro Area and in the Baldwin County. It has a population of 12,550 and a population density of 428, which is 78% above the national average. It has a median age of 51, which is 8 years above the Daphne Metro median age and 13 years above the national average.
Gulf Shores has a median home value of $337,500, which is 2% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,294 is 56% above the metro average rent and 54% above the national average rent. The average household income in Gulf Shores is $53,209 , which is 14% below the Metro average household income and 18% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Gulf Shores is 5. Gulf Shores also has a crime index 192 that is above the Metro average and above the National average.
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Demographics
Gulf Shores's population is made up of 49% married, 26% single, 20% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 52%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 18%. Homeowners make up 58% of the population in Gulf Shores.
- 46% Male
- 54% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Gulf Shores is $34,792. The Median Household Income is $53,209 and the Gulf Shores Unemployment Rate is 4%.
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Crime Data
Gulf Shores crime index is 192 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Gulf Shores.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.