Living in Daphne, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Daphne · Census data 2020–2024
Daphne has 29,453 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $87,250 (36% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $323,400, the median rent is $1,388/month.
Daphne at a glance
- Population
- 29,453
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $87,250State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $323,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,388/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Daphne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Daphne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Daphne the median home value is $323,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,388 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,713 a month in housing costs.
Daphne median household income
The median household income in Daphne is $87,250 and the income per person is $42,956. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Daphne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,340
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.54
Daphne demographics
- Population
- 29,453
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 11,470
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Daphne ›
Education in Daphne
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Daphne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Daphne
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Daphne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne | 29,453 | $87,250 | $323,400 | $1,388 |
| Spanish Fort | 10,662 | $99,346 | $343,900 | $1,390 |
| Fairhope | 24,190 | $94,274 | $430,900 | $1,689 |
| Loxley | 4,357 | $108,488 | $398,500 | — |
| Silverhill | 863 | $57,500 | $265,600 | $1,297 |
| Point Clear | 1,511 | $46,097 | $867,500 | — |
| Robertsdale | 7,194 | $59,152 | $229,300 | $996 |
| Mobile | 203,416 | $53,558 | $193,300 | $1,068 |
| Chickasaw | 6,332 | $46,559 | $117,500 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Daphne, AL?
The median household income in Daphne is $87,250, 36% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Daphne?
The median home value in Daphne is $323,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Daphne?
The median gross rent in Daphne is $1,388 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Daphne, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Daphne?
The median age in Daphne is 38.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Daphne?
The average commute to work in Daphne is 25 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Daphne?
The unemployment rate in Daphne is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Daphne?
42.9% of adults in Daphne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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