Description:
Originally founded on the former site of Alabama City, Fairhope, Alabama is the principal city in Baldwin county, on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay.
Over the years, it has evolved from a haven for artists, writers, and intellectuals, to an upscale suburb of Mobile, Alabama, and a popular resort vacation spot. In 2016, it was named “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living magazine and reached number five on the list of “Happiest Seaside Towns in America” by Coastal Living magazine.
Population:
Apx. 20,935 (2017)
Climate:
Fairhope’s climate is considered subtropical. The city experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, characteristic of coastal regions of the southeastern US. High temperatures range from sixty degrees in winter to ninety degrees in the summer.
Median House Price:
$285,000 (2018)
Median Income:
Individual: $34,760
Family: $66,157
Popular Jobs:
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Baldwin County Board of Education
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Wal-mart
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Infirmary Health
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Collins Aerospace
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Columbia Southern University
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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
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The Grand Hotel
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Baldwin County Commission
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Publix
Schools:
Faulkner State Community College
Fairhope Elementary School
Fairhope Middle School
Fairhope High School
J Larry Newton School
Fairhope Primary School
Fairhope Intermediate School
Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education
Bayshore Christian School
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Baldwin County Alternative School
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