Fairhope, Alabama is consistently rated as one of the country's most desirable small towns to live in. In 2000, the population of Fairhope was 12,480. By 2010, the city had seen a population increase of 22.8%, bringing the population to 15,326 with 9,102 households. The projected population for 2018 is 17,202. As the numbers show, this town has been consistently increasing in population over the past decade. more
Fairhope, Alabama is a very family-friendly area. Most of the residents here are married and a lot of the married couples have younger children. As part of Baldwin County, Fairhope enjoys one of the best education systems in the state and all of the schools in the area (there are 10 in addition to several pre-k education centers) are very highly rated. There are numerous subdivisions in Fairhope that make an ideal place to raise a family. In 2013, the median housing value was $197,009. As the community continues to grow and become more popular, houses here increase in value, as well. Fairhope is also home to numerous parks and green areas. With Mobile Bay just minutes away, outdoor activities on the water are a very popular pastime among residents. The weather in Fairhope offers a good balance of rainy and sunny days with warm weather most of the year and snow being a rarity. Fairhope is vulnerable to hurricanes coming up from the Gulf of Mexico to the south, but other natural disasters are rare. Violent crimes and property crimes are not common in Fairhope. Crime in town occurs well below the national average, making this a very safe, comfortable place to raise a family. Fairhope sits in the Eastern Shore area of Baldwin County. It is just across Mobile Bay from Mobile, Alabama in the northwest and the coastal communities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are less than an hour south. There are plenty of economic opportunities in the city, where small businesses have become very popular.
Fairhope, AL is home to some of the area's most unique shops and restaurants. The community is situated on beautiful Mobile Bay in Baldwin County Alabama. The great school systems, convenient location and overall appeal make Fairhope one of the most desirable areas to call home in South Alabama. Fairhope is located in between Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL; both of these larger cities have regional airports and numerous area attractions including minor league baseball teams and Pensacola Beach has its own semi-professional hockey team. Fairhope real estate is and has always been one of the most popular places to call home in South Alabama. Gulf Shores, AL is only about 30 -45 minutes from downtown Fairhope which is another perk of this great area on the seafood-rich waters of Mobile Bay. If you need more information on Fairhope, would like to schedule property viewings or need recent sales info, please email info@condoinvestment.com or call (251) Area-Pro (251-273-2776) for immediate assistance.
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Fairhope, Alabama is consistently rated as one of the country's most desirable small towns to live in. In 2000, the population of Fairhope was 12,480. By 2010, the city had seen a population increase of 22.8%, bringing the population to 15,326 with 9,102 households. The projected population for 2018 is 17,202. As the numbers show, this town has been consistently increasing in population over the past decade. more
