Living in Perdido Beach, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perdido Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Perdido Beach has 642 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $80,875 (26% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $341,700, the median rent is $738/month.
Perdido Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perdido Beach at a glance
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 57.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $80,875State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $341,700State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $738/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Perdido Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Perdido Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perdido Beach the median home value is $341,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,814 a month in housing costs.
Perdido Beach median household income
The median household income in Perdido Beach is $80,875 and the income per person is $43,269. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Perdido Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 409
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 29.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.22
Perdido Beach demographics
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 57.2
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 37.5%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perdido Beach ›
Education in Perdido Beach
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Perdido Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perdido Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Perdido Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdido Beach | 642 | $80,875 | $341,700 | $738 |
| Elberta | 2,293 | $55,000 | $232,800 | $1,059 |
| Lillian | 1,460 | $52,281 | $280,600 | $684 |
| Orange Beach | 8,407 | $97,736 | $502,400 | $1,576 |
| Foley | 24,026 | $66,336 | $289,300 | $1,242 |
| Pensacola Station | 5,281 | $71,607 | — | $1,797 |
| Myrtle Grove | 15,595 | $67,647 | $186,100 | $1,391 |
| Warrington | 15,918 | $61,861 | $212,000 | $1,160 |
| Gulf Shores | 16,401 | $78,188 | $382,700 | $1,483 |
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What is the median household income in Perdido Beach, AL?
The median household income in Perdido Beach is $80,875, 26% 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 Perdido Beach?
The median home value in Perdido Beach is $341,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Perdido Beach?
The median gross rent in Perdido Beach is $738 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Perdido Beach, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Perdido Beach?
The median age in Perdido Beach is 57.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Perdido Beach?
The average commute to work in Perdido Beach is 31 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perdido Beach?
The unemployment rate in Perdido Beach is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perdido Beach?
31.5% of adults in Perdido 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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