Living in Orange Beach, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orange Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Orange Beach has 8,407 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $97,736 (53% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $502,400, the median rent is $1,576/month.
Orange Beach at a glance
- Population
- 8,407
- Median age
- 50.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $97,736State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $502,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,576/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Orange Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 139% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Orange Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orange Beach the median home value is $502,400, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,576 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,951 a month in housing costs.
Orange Beach median household income
The median household income in Orange Beach is $97,736 and the income per person is $61,639. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Orange Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,887
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 73.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.14
73.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Orange Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Orange Beach demographics
- Population
- 8,407
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 3,911
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orange Beach ›
Education in Orange Beach
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Orange Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orange Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Orange Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Beach | 8,407 | $97,736 | $502,400 | $1,576 |
| Elberta | 2,293 | $55,000 | $232,800 | $1,059 |
| Gulf Shores | 16,401 | $78,188 | $382,700 | $1,483 |
| Perdido Beach | 642 | $80,875 | $341,700 | $738 |
| Bon Secour | 2,789 | $61,497 | $309,800 | $961 |
| Foley | 24,026 | $66,336 | $289,300 | $1,242 |
| Magnolia Springs | 1,130 | $86,818 | $442,400 | $1,146 |
| Lillian | 1,460 | $52,281 | $280,600 | $684 |
| Summerdale | 1,593 | $70,110 | $274,800 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Orange Beach, AL?
The median household income in Orange Beach is $97,736, 53% 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 Orange Beach?
The median home value in Orange Beach is $502,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Orange Beach?
The median gross rent in Orange Beach is $1,576 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Orange Beach, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 139% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Orange Beach?
The median age in Orange Beach is 50.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Orange Beach?
The average commute to work in Orange Beach is 25 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orange Beach?
The unemployment rate in Orange Beach is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orange Beach?
40.7% of adults in Orange Beach 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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