Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Baldwin County

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL ranks #3 of 12 Alabama metros on residential builders, with 197 active construction firms in 2022—outpacing even Huntsville and Birmingham. This isn’t just a construction boom; it’s a structural advantage. The density of builders reflects a mature, scalable ecosystem that supports affordability, reduces lead times, and enables rapid response to demand. How does this compare to other coastal markets? The data from ALEX Intelligence shows Baldwin County is building a sustainable foundation, not just homes. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-baldwin-county-istand-2361-msa Residential Builders, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Birmingham, AL — 479 #2 Huntsville, AL — 204 #3 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL — 197 #4 Montgomery, AL — 116 #5 Mobile, AL — 115 #6 Tuscaloosa, AL — 83 #7 Auburn-Opelika, AL — 78 #8 Dothan, AL — 72 #9 Decatur, AL — 49 #10 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL — 36 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Annie Theby amtheby (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=61883053; Slide 2: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56287793; Slide 3: Tcupanman (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=90808905; Slide 4: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54192925 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-baldwin-county-istand-2361-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