Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
26%
Fairhope
Fairhope, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,358
Population
22,491
Renter Mix
25% Rent
A charming suburb overlooking Mobile Bay
Waterfront
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Great Location
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Charming
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Fishing
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Located on the coast of Mobile Bay in southwest Alabama, Fairhope is a thriving suburb home to local history museums, family-friendly entertainment, and well-known attractions, including the Fairhope Pier, a well-known fishing pier with scenic views, bird watching, and a delicious seafood joint. Beaches, fishing piers, and neighborhood green spaces are commonplace in Fairhope. You’ll find locals enjoying the open outdoor recreation center, playground, and kid’s splash park at Fairhoper’s Community Park.
The city features excellent public and private schools and offers top-notch restaurants and shops downtown. For more job opportunities and dining, shopping, and entertainment options, Mobile sits just 20 miles northwest of Fairhope. Popular vacation spots like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are easily accessible as well, sitting approximately 30 miles southeast on the Gulf of Mexico. Apartments and houses in Fairhope range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in this bayfront community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,644
Average: $94,760
Education
8,625
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,811
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairhope has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairhope, AL is $1,358 for one bedroom, $1,671 for two bedrooms, and $2,055 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairhope has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,358/month
828 Sq Ft
House
$2,481/month
1,794 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairhope, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,007 Students
Public
Grades K-5
740 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
827 Students
Public
Grades PK-1
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,629 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Weeks Bay NERR
Airports
- 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.