Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Baldwin County

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley ranks #1 of 12 Alabama metros on median monthly owner cost — $1,159, according to ALEX Intelligence's latest data. This isn’t about low prices; it’s about sustainable affordability. In a state where rising rates and high construction costs are squeezing buyers, Daphne-Fairhope-Foley stands out as the most accessible coastal metro in Alabama. This ranking is based on real data from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 — not portals, not agents, not MLS. The full report is here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-04-baldwin-county-standing-owner-cost-msa How does this compare to other Gulf Coast markets? What’s driving this affordability — policy, land use, or finance? Let’s discuss. Median Monthly Owner Cost, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley — $1,159 #2 Huntsville — $1,110 #3 Birmingham — $1,083 #4 Auburn-Opelika — $1,023 #5 Tuscaloosa — $1,006 #6 Montgomery — $1,004 #7 Mobile — $1,003 #8 Dothan — $774 #9 Decatur — $765 #10 Florence-Muscle Shoals — $758 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56287795; Slide 2: JodyB (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=38459510; Slide 3: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56287793; Slide 4: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54192932 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-04-baldwin-county-standing-owner-cost-msa 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