What are the schools like in Spanish Fort, AL?

Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort?

The median household income in Spanish Fort, AL is $98,350 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Spanish Fort, AL?

Spanish Fort has an average high temperature of 60.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Spanish Fort, AL affordable or expensive?

Spanish Fort's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spanish Fort is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $290,100 and the median rent is $1,229 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Spanish Fort, AL?

Spanish Fort has a violent crime rate of 89.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1366.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spanish Fort, AL a Good Place to Live?

Spanish Fort is a small city of 10,083 in Alabama, with a median household income of $98,350 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spanish Fort 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: 97.3

Spanish Fort's overall cost of living index is 97.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spanish Fort costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Spanish Fort, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$290,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,229	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,350	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Spanish Fort's violent crime rate is 89.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.3 /100k

Property Crime

1366.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Spanish Fort, 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	46.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spanish Fort sees average highs of 60.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 67.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spanish Fort, AL
Average High — January	60.9°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	67.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Spanish Fort, AL	National Avg
Population	10,083	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stapleton, AL 4 mi Daphne, AL 7 mi Loxley, AL 8 mi Bay Minette, AL 13 mi Chickasaw, AL 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Spanish Fort

Spanish Fort, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36527

Spanish Fort vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spanish Fort, AL affordable or expensive?

Spanish Fort's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Spanish Fort roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $290,100 and median rent is $1,229/month.

What is the crime rate in Spanish Fort, AL?

Spanish Fort's violent crime rate is 89.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1366.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spanish Fort?

Public schools in Spanish Fort 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. 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spanish Fort, AL a good place to live?

Spanish Fort, AL has a population of 10,083, a median household income of $98,350, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Spanish Fort?

Spanish Fort averages 60.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 67.0 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spanish Fort?

Spanish Fort, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36527.

What is the population of Spanish Fort?

The population of Spanish Fort, Alabama is 10,083 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spanish Fort?

Key numbers for living in Spanish Fort: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $290,100, median household income $98,350, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spanish Fort side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.