Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Baldwin County

Baldwin County’s metropolitan unemployment rate of 3.3% ranks #3 of 12 Alabama metros, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis. This low rate signals enduring labor market strength, even as home sales decline. What does a tight job market mean for coastal real estate in 2026? How does low unemployment sustain demand when mortgage rates remain elevated? This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s proprietary analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, published November 11, 2026. The full source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-baldwin-county-lab-bls-unemp-rate-msa. metropolitan unemployment rate (September 2026), top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2026) #1 Huntsville, AL — 3.1% #2 Decatur, AL — 3.1% #3 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL — 3.3% #4 Birmingham, AL — 3.5% #5 Auburn-Opelika, AL — 3.6% #6 Dothan, AL — 3.6% #7 Montgomery, AL — 3.8% #8 Gadsden, AL — 3.8% #9 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL — 3.9% #10 Anniston-Oxford, AL — 4.1% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: tonya cook (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21638141; Slide 2: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=52742876; Slide 3: tonya cook (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21638140; Slide 4: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=52970750 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-baldwin-county-lab-bls-unemp-rate-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