City safety & data profile

FairhopeAL

Fairhope, AL is a 19K-resident city in Baldwin County with a median household income of $94,274.

Baldwin County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fairhope, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fairhope has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $430,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$94,274
Median income
$430,900
Median home
8.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Fairhope

Fairhope posts a median household income higher than 64% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Fairhope area.

Top 36%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Fairhope

Where Fairhope income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$94,274 Top 36% higher than 64% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fairhope, AL beyond the headline numbers

Fairhope sits inside Baldwin County, Alabama, at roughly 30.52°N, -87.90°W. Population 18,730, $94,274 median household income. Median home value $430,900, median rent $1,689. Poverty rate 8.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fairhope's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.3%, then short sleep duration at 32.5%. 1 hospital in/around Fairhope, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fairhope from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,730
Fairhope
Median Income
$94,274
+39% vs avg
Median Home Value
$430,900
+89% vs avg
Median Age
48.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Baldwin County) - Fairhope's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
247K+32%
Median Income
$78,775+57%
Median Home Value
$316,900+88%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-27%
Unemployment
3%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fairhope, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
Poverty Rate
8.2% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 53.5%
Work From Home 12.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 88.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.3%
Short Sleep Duration
32.5%
Obesity
32.5%
Physical Inactivity
22.8%
Binge Drinking
13.3%
Diabetes
13.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
13%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.4%
Current Smoking
10.3%
Current Asthma
9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.9%
Annual Checkup 83.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.6%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
THOMAS HOSPITAL
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fairhope, AL? ▼
Fairhope, AL has a population of 18,730 people, located in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Fairhope? ▼
The median household income in Fairhope, AL is $94,274 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
What is the median home value in Fairhope? ▼
The median home value in Fairhope, AL is $430,900. Median rent is $1,689/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fairhope? ▼
The top health indicators in Fairhope include High Blood Pressure (45.3%), Short Sleep Duration (32.5%), Obesity (32.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fairhope? ▼
Fairhope has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fairhope? ▼
The median age in Fairhope, AL is 48.2 years. 53.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fairhope, AL is located in Baldwin County, Alabama. With a population of 19K and a $94,274 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fairhope area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Fairhope's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Fairhope area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Fairhope against Alabama peers on any ranking lens. Explore Alabama

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Baldwin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.