Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Baldwin County

Foley, Alabama, has the highest median age in Baldwin County at 53 years — the oldest city in the region. This demographic profile is not just a statistic; it's a market driver. Older residents mean deeper equity, lower turnover, and greater price resilience. While other coastal towns see new builds and rapid turnover, Foley’s stability is reflected in sustained home values and limited inventory. This is not a trend — it’s a structural advantage. For real estate strategy, understanding age demographics as a value anchor is critical. Intelligence, October 12, 2026 — https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-12-baldwin-county-median-age-place-mkt. How does age shape your market outlook? Median Resident Age, top 8 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Foley — 53 years #2 Gulf Shores — 51 years #3 Orange Beach — 51 years #4 Fairhope — 48 years #5 Spanish Fort — 41 years #6 Robertsdale — 40 years #7 Daphne — 38 years #8 Bay Minette — 35 years Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Brycenrichter (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=197834863; Slide 2: Teaves0921 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=97106307; Slide 3: Paul Lowry (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=170662071; Slide 4: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54192932 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-12-baldwin-county-median-age-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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