What are the schools like in Daphne, AL?

Daphne is served primarily by Baldwin County. The district operates 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Daphne?

The median household income in Daphne, AL is $80,657 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Daphne, AL?

Daphne has an average high temperature of 60.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches.

Daphne, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Daphne, AL affordable or expensive?

Daphne's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Daphne is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $276,300 and the median rent is $1,308 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Daphne, AL?

Daphne has a violent crime rate of 54.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 844.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Daphne, AL a Good Place to Live?

Daphne is a small city of 27,861 in Alabama, with a median household income of $80,657 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Daphne stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Daphne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Daphne city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.5

Daphne's overall cost of living index is 97.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Daphne costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Daphne, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$276,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,308	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,657	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Daphne's violent crime rate is 54.4 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.4 /100k

Property Crime

844.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Daphne is served primarily by Baldwin County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Daphne, AL	National Avg
School District	Baldwin County	—
Elementary Schools	25	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Daphne sees average highs of 60.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 69.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Daphne, AL
Average High — January	60.9°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	69.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Daphne, AL	National Avg
Population	27,861	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spanish Fort, AL 7 mi Fairhope, AL 7 mi Stapleton, AL 9 mi Loxley, AL 9 mi Silverhill, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Daphne

Daphne, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36526

Daphne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne, AL affordable or expensive?

Daphne's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Daphne roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $276,300 and median rent is $1,308/month.

What is the crime rate in Daphne, AL?

Daphne's violent crime rate is 54.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 844.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Daphne?

Public schools in Daphne are operated by Baldwin County. The district has 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Daphne, AL a good place to live?

Daphne, AL has a population of 27,861, a median household income of $80,657, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Daphne?

Daphne averages 60.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Daphne?

Daphne, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36526.

What is the population of Daphne?

The population of Daphne, Alabama is 27,861 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Daphne?

Key numbers for living in Daphne: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $276,300, median household income $80,657, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Daphne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.