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Gulf Shores, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Gulf Shores, AL (Baldwin County) — Census median home value $367,000, county listing prices up about 2.3% over the past year. Market data for Gulf Shores houses and the broader area.
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Gulf Shores, AL is in Baldwin County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Gulf Shores and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,785, with a median household income of $73,873. Census data puts the median value of houses in Gulf Shores at $367,000.
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Market overview
Gulf Shores housing market
Gulf Shores is in Baldwin County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Gulf Shores and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$367,000
Population (Census ACS)
15,785
Median household income
$73,873
County price trend (2025)
2.26% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Gulf Shores market snapshot
Population
15,785
County
Baldwin County
Median Household Income
$73,873
Median Home Value (city)
$367,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,363/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.3%
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What makes Gulf Shores different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gulf Shores's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $367,000.
County Price Trend
Baldwin County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.26% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Gulf Shores has an estimated population of 15,785 and a median household income of $73,873, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gulf Shores's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Gulf Shores
County guide: Baldwin County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Gulf Shores.
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Nearby communities include Bon Secour, Orange Beach, Foley, Elberta, Magnolia Springs, Perdido Beach, Summerdale, Silverhill, Point Clear, Robertsdale, Lillian, Fairhope, Daphne, Loxley, Stapleton, Spanish Fort.
Bon Secour market data
Nearby city · ~3.1 mi
Orange Beach market data
Nearby city · ~6.5 mi
Foley market data
Nearby city · ~8.5 mi
Elberta market data
Nearby city · ~9.2 mi
Magnolia Springs market data
Nearby city · ~9.8 mi
Perdido Beach market data
Nearby city · ~12.9 mi
Summerdale market data
Nearby city · ~13.8 mi
Silverhill market data
Nearby city · ~18.8 mi
Point Clear market data
Nearby city · ~19.1 mi
Robertsdale market data
Nearby city · ~19.3 mi
Lillian market data
Nearby city · ~19.4 mi
Fairhope market data
Nearby city · ~19.9 mi
Daphne market data
Nearby city · ~26.3 mi
Loxley market data
Nearby city · ~28.2 mi
Stapleton market data
Nearby city · ~32.2 mi
Spanish Fort market data
Nearby city · ~32.3 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Dauphin Island (~28.0 mi), Belle Fontaine (~28.2 mi), Theodore (~34.1 mi), Bayou La Batre (~34.6 mi), Mobile (~36.2 mi), Tillmans Corner (~37.0 mi), Grand Bay (~40.6 mi), Chickasaw (~40.9 mi), Prichard (~42.7 mi), Creola (~45.1 mi), Satsuma (~45.5 mi), Saraland (~46.7 mi), Semmes (~48.4 mi), Axis (~48.5 mi), Chunchula (~54.1 mi), Bucks (~54.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Gulf Shores data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
15,785
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$367,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$73,873
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,363
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.26%
Census place type
city
County
Baldwin County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
28.69 sq mi
Census GEOID
0132272
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Gulf Shores
Schools
Baldwin County — 45 schools, 31,517 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Baldwin addresses may be served by Baldwin County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Gulf Shores FAQ
What are houses worth in Gulf Shores, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Gulf Shores at $367,000.
How much do houses cost in Gulf Shores, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Gulf Shores, Census ACS data shows a median value of $367,000. Active listing prices in Baldwin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Gulf Shores, AL?
Gulf Shores houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Baldwin County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Gulf Shores, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gulf Shores's population at approximately 15,785.
What's the median rent in Gulf Shores, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gulf Shores at approximately $1,363 per month.
What is the median household income in Gulf Shores, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gulf Shores at approximately $73,873.
Is the Gulf Shores housing market growing?
Baldwin County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.26% annual change in 2025.
Is Gulf Shores, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gulf Shores's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Gulf Shores, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Baldwin County for many Gulf Shores addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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