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Daphne, AL

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Daphne, AL

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 40
Population28,673
Foreign Born2.0%
Population Density1,397people per mi²
Median Age39.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

113/100

13% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Daphne, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$40k
Comfortable $60k$88k
Luxury $132k+$205k+
Elite (Top 5%) $155k+$241k+
Affordability Ratio

98%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean98%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
24
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.5mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5.9mi

Airport

Fairhope Airport

9.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Daphne, AL

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf4Nearest 2.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 5 mi
Marina4Nearest 4.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 7.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$86k+7.2%
15% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$413k
37% below US avg
College Educated
43.5%
24% above US avg
WFH
11.1%
22% below US avg
Homeownership
73.7%
13% above US avg
Median Home
$310k
10% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 90% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+14.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+61.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.06 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.38 / 1k Residents86% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−33.4%
Burglary
0.44 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.78 / 1k Residents37% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.60 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+27Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Daphne, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%20002004

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season314 days358 frost-free
Annual Rainfall69.6"
Elevation180 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Great1045 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,397/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 656 mi · coast 3.2 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$237.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew Orleans384k people are 137 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital154 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison8.0 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:47:00.000Z

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