What percentage of people rent in Fairhope, AL?
19.6% (±3.7 points) of the occupied homes in Fairhope, AL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,899 renting households against 7,807 that own their home.
In Fairhope, the share of households that rent went from 21.9% in 2015–2019 to 19.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 19.6% (±3.7 points)
- Renting households
- 1,899 (±382)
- Median renter income
- $56,913 (±$7,037)
Who rents and who owns in Fairhope
| Fairhope | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 19.6% (±3.7 points) | 22.4% (±1.3 points) | 29.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,899 (±382) | 22,077 (±1,398) | 595,092 (±6,593) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 7,807 (±551) | 76,497 (±1,493) | 1,402,155 (±8,895) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $56,913 (±$7,037) | $51,111 (±$4,093) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $103,085 (±$7,459) | $87,928 (±$2,417) | $79,108 (±$602) | $100,009 |
In Fairhope, the renter share is not measurably different from Baldwin County (22.4%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (29.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Baldwin County, Fairhope ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 334 of 514.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Fairhope has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.9% (±3.2 points) | 19.6% (±3.7 points) | −2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,196 (±$125) | $1,689 (±$304) | +41.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $75,197 (±$9,303) | $94,274 (±$10,050) | +25.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Fairhope
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhope | — | 19.6% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Point Clear | 3.1 mi | 26.8% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Daphne | 7.4 mi | 28.5% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Silverhill | 7.8 mi | 17.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Springs | 10 mi | 16.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robertsdale | 11 mi | 29.2% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Summerdale | 12 mi | 11.7% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Spanish Fort | 14 mi | 34.2% (±7.0 points) | Higher |
| Loxley | 14 mi | 21.9% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summerdale, AL (11.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Daphne, AL (28.5%), Robertsdale, AL (29.2%), Spanish Fort, AL (34.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Baldwin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Elberta | 29.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Foley | 29.1% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Daphne | 28.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 10 | Point Clear | 26.8% (±26.3 points) |
| 11 | Lillian | 22.2% (±22.1 points) |
| 12 | Loxley | 21.9% (±11.2 points) |
| 13 | Fairhope | 19.6% (±3.7 points) |
| 14 | Silverhill | 17.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 15 | Magnolia Springs | 16.1% (±8.8 points) |
| 16 | Summerdale | 11.7% (±6.2 points) |
| 17 | Perdido Beach | 6.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 18 | Stapleton | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Baldwin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairhope
How many renters are there in Fairhope?
Fairhope has an estimated 1,899 (±382) renting households, 19.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Fairhope?
In Fairhope, the share of households that rent went from 21.9% in 2015–2019 to 19.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Fairhope?
A renting household in Fairhope has 2.1 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Fairhope?
The median renting household in Fairhope, AL has an income of $56,913 (±$7,037) a year, against $103,085 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fairhope city, Alabama (place:25240, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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