Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Daphne
Daphne, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,252
Population
28,039
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Bayfront parks abound in this serene suburb
Waterfront
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Great Location
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Nestled on Mobile Bay in southwest Alabama, Daphne is a serene suburb with waterfront parks, small-town charm, and apartments for rent that range from affordable to upscale. Residents enjoy living on the bay and visiting local gems like Bayfront Park, a waterside green space with a dock that’s great for parties and events. You’ll also find locals at May Day Park enjoying views of the bay, as well as the playground, fishing pier, sandy beach, and aquatic activities like canoeing and kayaking on the bay. Daphne sits just north of Montrose Historic District and offers an easy commute into Mobile via Interstate 10, located just 13 miles away across the bay.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,185
Average: $94,155
Education
9,450
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,225
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Daphne has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Daphne, AL is $1,034 for a studio, $1,241 for one bedroom, $1,435 for two bedrooms, and $1,701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Daphne has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,241/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$2,097/month
1,572 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,934/month
1,955 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Daphne, AL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,068 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
930 Students
W J Carroll Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
463 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
693 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,725 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
298 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Meaher State Park
Military Bases
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- Mobile International
- Mobile Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.