Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Baldwin County, AL — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Baldwin County, Alabama. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

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Population

239,945

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$75,933

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

22%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,228/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19

23.5%

Ages 20–29

10.2%

Ages 30–39

11.8%

Ages 40–49

12.2%

Ages 50–59

13.0%

Ages 60–69

14.6%

Over 70

14.6%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K

18.0%

$30K–$50K

16.0%

$50K–$75K

00.0%

$75K–$100K

00.0%

$100K–$150K

00.0%

Above $150K

00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Moderate (4-5x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.8x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income

Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)

5.8x

At 5.8x price-to-income, median home prices in Baldwin County are elevated relative to income.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value

$372,405

Median Gross Rent

$1,228/mo

Homeownership Rate

78%

Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)

N/A

Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)

$938

Vacancy Rate

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Baldwin County HPI

N/A

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

N/A

vs. 2020 baseline

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

Market Tier

Bawa Score: 78 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate

2.1%

Per Capita Personal Income

$63,905

Labor Force

114,942

GDP

$10B

Building Permits

3,883

▲ +7.4% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted

$4.2B

State Home Price Index

539.2

State GDP

$325B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

Nearby Markets

Autauga County, AL →Barbour County, AL →Bibb County, AL →Blount County, AL →Bullock County, AL →

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