Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,394
Population
10,159
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A convenient suburb across the bay from Mobile
Bayfront
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Commuter
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Great Location
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Convenient
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Suburban
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Nestled on Mobile Bay, Spanish Fort is a sprawling suburb home to Meaher State Park. This peaceful green space offers campsites, picnic spots, a fishing pier, and a waterfront boardwalk. Spanish Fort features several shopping centers and dining options, making it a convenient place to call home. Although residents enjoy living on the east side of Mobile Bay, the city of Mobile sits just 10 miles west across the water, offering more job opportunities, historic sites, and dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Affordable apartments and houses are available for rent in this community, although there are some more upscale rental options as well closer to the bay.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,972
Average: $106,334
Education
3,739
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,928
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spanish Fort has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Spanish Fort, AL is $1,409 for one bedroom, $1,623 for two bedrooms, and $1,972 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spanish Fort has increased by 6.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,409/month
861 Sq Ft
House
$1,930/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Spanish Fort Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
763 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
724 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,188 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Meaher State Park
- Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
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.