What are the schools like in Perdido, AL?

Perdido 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 Perdido?

The median household income in Perdido, AL is $37,461 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Perdido, AL?

Perdido has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

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

Perdido has a violent crime rate of 127.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 984.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Perdido, AL a Good Place to Live?

Perdido is a small town of 621 in Alabama, with a median household income of $37,461 and a 5.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Perdido stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Perdido is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Perdido metro area.

Metric	Perdido, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,461	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Perdido's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.7 /100k

Property Crime

984.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Perdido, 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	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Perdido sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 66.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Perdido, AL
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	66.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Perdido, AL	National Avg
Population	621	—
Median Age	52.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	29.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bay Minette, AL 12 mi Atmore, AL 13 mi Stockton, AL 14 mi Stapleton, AL 21 mi Century, FL 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Perdido

Perdido, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36562

Perdido vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perdido, AL affordable or expensive?

Perdido has a median home value of $151,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $37,461.

What is the crime rate in Perdido, AL?

Perdido's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 984.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Perdido?

Public schools in Perdido 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. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Perdido, AL a good place to live?

Perdido, AL has a population of 621, a median household income of $37,461, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Perdido?

Perdido averages 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.4 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Perdido?

Perdido, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36562.

What is the population of Perdido?

The population of Perdido, Alabama is 621 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Perdido?

Key numbers for living in Perdido: median home $151,600, median household income $37,461, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Perdido side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.