How many renters in Fairhope, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±13.4 points) of renting households in Fairhope, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±13.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.4% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairhope
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairhope | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±6.5 points) | 13.0% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±10.1 points) | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.0% (±5.2 points) | 17.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.3% (±9.2 points) | 9.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±6.4 points) | 8.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.4% (±11.8 points) | 38.7% | 39.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fairhope against Baldwin County, its state and the nation
| Fairhope | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±13.4 points) | 47.2% (±4.3 points) | 48.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.4% (±11.8 points) | 38.7% (±3.7 points) | 39.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±5.3 points) | 28.6% (±2.1 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,913 (±$7,037) | $51,111 (±$4,093) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,689 (±$304) | $1,277 (±$56) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Fairhope, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Baldwin County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Baldwin County, Fairhope ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 143 of 489.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fairhope
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhope | — | 54.7% (±13.4 points) | — |
| Point Clear | 3.1 mi | 100.0% (±26.7 points) | Higher |
| Daphne | 7.4 mi | 34.9% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Silverhill | 7.8 mi | 59.5% (±65.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Springs | 10 mi | 44.0% (±51.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robertsdale | 11 mi | 49.1% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerdale | 12 mi | 27.9% (±51.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Fort | 14 mi | 49.6% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loxley | 14 mi | 32.2% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Daphne, AL (34.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Point Clear, AL (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Baldwin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Clear | 100.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 2 | Foley | 64.4% (±13.9 points) |
| 3 | Bay Minette | 63.4% (±16.9 points) |
| 4 | Silverhill | 59.5% (±65.3 points) |
| 5 | Elberta | 55.4% (±19.1 points) |
| 6 | Fairhope | 54.7% (±13.4 points) |
| 7 | Spanish Fort | 49.6% (±19.0 points) |
| 8 | Robertsdale | 49.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 9 | Gulf Shores | 46.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 10 | Magnolia Springs | 44.0% (±51.1 points) |
| 11 | Daphne | 34.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 12 | Perdido Beach | 33.3% (±107.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Baldwin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairhope
Are renters in Fairhope rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in Fairhope pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fairhope spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairhope, AL spends 32.3% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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