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Fairhope, AL

Founded 1894Baldwin CountyElev. 122 m
Population
23,360
Median home
$406,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Fairhope

With about 23,360 residents, Fairhope is one of Alabama's notable places. Fairhope was founded in 1894 and sits in Baldwin County. The median age is 47.1 and the median household income is $86,509. Homes carry a median value of $406,500, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.1%). Around 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
23,360
Median age
47.1
Median household income
$86,509
Per-capita income
$52,160
Poverty rate
9.6%
High-school grad or higher
94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
23.4 min
Work from home
13.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Black3%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts57.6%
Sales & office20.1%
Service8.8%
Production, transportation & material moving7.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$406,500
Median gross rent
$1,637/mo
Owner-occupied
81.6%
Median year built
1997
Households
9,315
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Fairhope has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading70%
Math75%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fairhope High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fairhope Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Fairhope East ElementaryElementary
Fairhope West ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
J Larry Newton SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime53% below national
Fairhope180
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 29% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% below national
Fairhope1,345
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fairhope Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fairhope.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Baldwin County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fairhope is in Baldwin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fairhope was founded in 1894 and sits in Baldwin County. Elevation ~122 m.

Population trend
24K15K23,36020102024
Map of Fairhope
Fairhope, AL
Where Fairhope is
HuntsvilleBirminghamMontgomeryMobileTuscaloosaHooverFairhope
Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Whittier HallBeckner HouseGolf, Gun & Country ClubZurhorst HouseTwin Beach AME ChurchBank of FairhopeBloxham, Carl L., BuildingGaston Building
Notable people from Fairhope
Dave StapletonKatie GeorgeRucker TaylorLeslie FramWinston Chapman
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Nearby cities
Daphne (7 mi)Foley (15 mi)Mobile (17 mi)Gulf Shores (20 mi)Prichard (23 mi)Saraland (27 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fairhope, AL (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fairhope, Alabama.

William Earl Harrison, 83
Fairhope · Baldwin County · 36532
AKA Bill Harrison
Michael Earl Baker, 66
Fairhope · 36532
James William Smith, 52
Fairhope · Baldwin County · 36532
AKA X None

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fairhope — frequently asked

What is the population of Fairhope, Alabama?
Fairhope has a population of about 23,360, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fairhope?
The median home value in Fairhope is $406,500, and the median gross rent is $1,637/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fairhope safe? What is the crime rate?
Fairhope Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 180 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fairhope face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Baldwin County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Fairhope?
Fairhope has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fairhope?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Fairhope. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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