Turquoise surf and white sand at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Gulf Shores

Population
16,4012024
Higher than communities in Alabama
Household income
$78,1882024
More favorable than communities in Alabama
Home value
$382,7002024
More favorable than communities in Alabama
Violent crime
5192023
Similar to communities in Alabama
Work from home
19.8%2024
Higher than communities in Alabama
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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What stands out in Gulf Shores

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Gulf Shores with communities in Alabama or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Gulf Shores was less favorable than communities of similar population size on vacant homes.
1st percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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