What are the schools like in Fairhope, AL?

Fairhope 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 Fairhope?

The median household income in Fairhope, AL is $85,456 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Fairhope, AL?

Fairhope has an average high temperature of 61.8°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Fairhope, AL affordable or expensive?

Fairhope's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairhope is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $392,300 and the median rent is $1,575 per month.

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

Fairhope has a violent crime rate of 108.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1152.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairhope, AL a Good Place to Live?

Fairhope is a small city of 22,605 in Alabama, with a median household income of $85,456 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Fairhope stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Fairhope 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: 100.7

Fairhope's overall cost of living index is 100.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairhope costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fairhope, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$392,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,456	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fairhope's violent crime rate is 108.6 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.6 /100k

Property Crime

1152.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Fairhope, 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	53.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairhope sees average highs of 61.8°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 69.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fairhope, AL
Average High — January	61.8°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	69.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fairhope, AL	National Avg
Population	22,605	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	25.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Point Clear, AL 3 mi Daphne, AL 7 mi Silverhill, AL 8 mi Magnolia Springs, AL 10 mi Robertsdale, AL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Fairhope

Fairhope, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

36532 36559

Fairhope vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairhope, AL affordable or expensive?

Fairhope's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fairhope roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $392,300 and median rent is $1,575/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairhope, AL?

Fairhope's violent crime rate is 108.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1152.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairhope?

Public schools in Fairhope 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. 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairhope, AL a good place to live?

Fairhope, AL has a population of 22,605, a median household income of $85,456, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Fairhope?

Fairhope averages 61.8°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fairhope?

Fairhope, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 36532, 36559.

What is the population of Fairhope?

The population of Fairhope, Alabama is 22,605 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairhope?

Key numbers for living in Fairhope: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $392,300, median household income $85,456, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairhope side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.