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Is Daphne a Good Place to Live? Daphne, Alabama: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Daphne ranks #273 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #52 of 208 small cities and #5 of 20 in Alabama. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.5%, #9 of 184) and low violent crime (57 per 100,000, #14 of 174), and trails on long commutes (25.2 min, #160 of 208).
Daphne by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Daphne's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Daphne?
Daphne's cost of living index is 94.7, 5% below the US level of 100 and #427 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,388/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $328,052, 36% above the typical Alabama home ($241,613).
| Measure | Daphne | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 94.7#427 of 1,308 | 88.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $328,052#458 of 1,187 | $241,613 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,588/mo#410 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $323,400#594 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,388/mo#624 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 19.1%#344 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Daphne housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Daphne is in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro.
Alabama housing market →Is Daphne safe?
Daphne recorded 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 83% below the US rate of 328 and 84% below Alabama's 348. That ranks #42 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #14 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Daphne Police Department. Property crime runs 840 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Daphne | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 57#42 of 1,085 | 348 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 840#152 of 1,085 | 1,462 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Daphne?
The median household in Daphne earns $87,250, 5% above the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Alabama ($66,659). Unemployment is 2.5% (US 4.3%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Daphne | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $87,250#501 of 1,312 | $66,659 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 2.5%#27 of 1,058 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 7.2%#254 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.8%#117 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Daphne?
The median resident of Daphne is 38.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 42.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #390 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Daphne | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 38.3 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 42.9%#390 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 71.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Daphne's schools and health?
Daphne's 5 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Alabama 88.2%), with 17.2 students per teacher and $13,089 spent per pupil. 33.4% of adults are obese and 11.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Daphne | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 88%#518 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 17.2#763 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $13,089#821 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 33.4%#644 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11.2%#659 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 14.7%#229 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6.8%#228 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,683 students are enrolled in Daphne's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Daphne?
The average commute in Daphne is 25.2 minutes (Alabama 26); 0% of workers take transit and 14.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Daphne scores 8.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.4°F and winters 52.3°F, with 65.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Daphne | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 25.2 min#793 of 1,312 | 26 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 7.6%#881 of 1,312 | 7.2% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 80.1% | 80.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 14.6% | 8.3% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.2#1009 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.9 | 39.3 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 70.3 | 47.1 | 5 |
| Apr | 76.1 | 53.4 | 5.2 |
| May | 83.1 | 61 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 86.8 | 69.5 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 88.6 | 71.9 | 7.6 |
| Aug | 88.7 | 71 | 7 |
| Sep | 86.2 | 66.5 | 6 |
| Oct | 78.6 | 56.2 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 69.6 | 45.9 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 63.5 | 42.1 | 5.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fairhope 3 Ne.
| Measure | Daphne | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 66°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 79.4°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 52.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 65.8 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fairhope 3 Ne.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Daphne?
Baldwin County's air had a median air quality index of 42, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Baldwin County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.45% of building value, higher than 95% of US counties.
| Measure | Daphne | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 42#457 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.45%#1260 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Baldwin County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Baldwin County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.29% | 98% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0072% | 78% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0025% | 70% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.091% | 61% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0082% | 48% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0013% | 33% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Daphne compare with similar-size cities?
Daphne is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #52 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 29,453.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALPop. 29,453 | #273 | 62.7 | $87,250 | $1,388/mo | 57 | 25.2 min |
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #138 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 | 24.2 min |
| Anderson, SCPop. 30,051 | #1148 | 46.7 | $46,933 | $975/mo | 581 | 22 min |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #710 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year | 29 min |
| Easton, PAPop. 29,739 | #317 | 61.8 | $69,348 | $1,325/mo | 167 | 27.8 min |
| Independence, KYPop. 29,392 | #204 | 64.4 | $102,361 | $1,250/mo | 49 | 27.2 min |
| Parkersburg, WVPop. 29,240 | #1107 | 47.8 | $49,025 | $785/mo | 269 | 19.2 min |
| Waukee, IAPop. 29,236 | #48 | 70.9 | $101,029 | $1,383/mo | 139 | 19.8 min |
| Jacksonville, ARPop. 29,221 | #1258 | 41.9 | $49,666 | $930/mo | 971 | 20.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Daphne compare with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne ranks #5 of the 20 Alabama cities we track, with a score of 62.7 against Alabama's statewide 48.5. Its households earn 31% above the Alabama median. Violent crime is 84% below the statewide rate. Homes are 36% above the typical Alabama home.
| City | Rank in AL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, ALPop. 60,106 | #1 | 72.1 | $134,655 | $1,453/mo | 152 |
| Vestavia Hills, ALPop. 38,616 | #2 | 70.9 | $134,369 | $1,515/mo | 69 |
| Hoover, ALPop. 92,642 | #3 | 67.9 | $109,253 | $1,457/mo | 66 |
| Alabaster, ALPop. 33,917 | #4 | 64.3 | $91,357 | $1,372/mo | 95 |
| Daphne, ALPop. 29,453 | #5 | 62.7 | $87,250 | $1,388/mo | 57 |
| Auburn, ALPop. 80,594 | #6 | 59.8 | $63,668 | $1,098/mo | 99 |
| Prattville, ALPop. 39,482 | #7 | 57.3 | $81,337 | $1,313/mo | 255 |
| Northport, ALPop. 31,218 | #8 | 57.0 | $80,913 | $982/mo | 387 |
| Huntsville, ALPop. 222,791 | #9 | 56.8 | $74,714 | $1,171/mo | 399 |
| Opelika, ALPop. 32,820 | #10 | 54.8 | $65,004 | $950/mo | 458 |
| Decatur, ALPop. 57,361 | #11 | 52.2 | $61,563 | $896/mo | 634 |
| Enterprise, ALPop. 29,505 | #12 | 51.7 | $73,125 | $1,098/mo | 753 |
| Florence, ALPop. 41,701 | #13 | 51.5 | $52,174 | $820/mo | 543 |
| Tuscaloosa, ALPop. 111,038 | #14 | 48.3 | $51,464 | $1,055/mo | 480 |
| Mobile, ALPop. 203,416 | #15 | 47.2 | $53,558 | $1,068/mo | 588 |
| Dothan, ALPop. 71,514 | #16 | 47.2 | $55,792 | $960/mo | 801 |
| Montgomery, ALPop. 197,494 | #17 | 46.5 | $56,811 | $1,089/mo | 645 |
| Phenix City, ALPop. 38,499 | #18 | 45.3 | $50,053 | $967/mo | 708 |
| Gadsden, ALPop. 33,374 | #19 | 44.4 | $40,345 | $808/mo | 398 |
| Birmingham, ALPop. 198,173 | #20 | 41.1 | $46,051 | $1,107/mo | 1,239 |
All 20 Alabama cities we track, by overall score. Alabama statewide: median income $66,659, violent crime 348.3 per 100,000.
How is Daphne's score calculated?
Daphne scores 62.7 out of 100, #273 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Alabama's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Daphne. Similar-size median 52.9.
66.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Daphne's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
97.1 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Daphne. Similar-size median 52.2.
60.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Daphne's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
53.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Daphne's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
70.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Daphne. Similar-size median 46.7.
64.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Daphne. Similar-size median 44.2.
64.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Daphne. Similar-size median 47.3.
43.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Daphne's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
37.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
30.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Daphne's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Daphne has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Daphne
Is Daphne, AL a good place to live?
Daphne ranks #273 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #52 of 208 small cities and #5 of 20 in Alabama. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.5%, #9 of 184) and low violent crime (57 per 100,000, #14 of 174), and trails on long commutes (25.2 min, #160 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Daphne?
Daphne's cost of living index is 94.7, 5% below the US level of 100 and #427 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,388/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $328,052, 36% above the typical Alabama home ($241,613).
What is the crime rate in Daphne?
Daphne recorded 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 83% below the US rate of 328 and 84% below Alabama's 348. That ranks #42 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #14 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Daphne Police Department. Property crime runs 840 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Daphne?
The median household in Daphne earns $87,250, 5% above the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Alabama ($66,659). Unemployment is 2.5% (US 4.3%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.8% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Daphne?
Median rent in Daphne is $1,388/mo (Census), #624 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,588/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Daphne?
The typical home value in Daphne is $328,052, up 0.2% in a year, against $241,613 for Alabama and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $323,400.
How are the public schools in Daphne?
Daphne's 5 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Alabama 88.2%), with 17.2 students per teacher and $13,089 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Daphne?
The average commute is 25.2 minutes, #793 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26 minutes across Alabama. 7.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Daphne?
Daphne averages 66°F over the year, 79.4°F in summer and 52.3°F in winter, with 65.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Daphne walkable?
Daphne scores 8.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Daphne at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Baldwin County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.45% of building value, higher than 95% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Daphne?
Baldwin County's air had a median air quality index of 42, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Daphne?
Daphne has 29,453 residents. The median resident of Daphne is 38.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 42.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #390 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Daphne compare with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne ranks #5 of the 20 Alabama cities we track, with a score of 62.7 against Alabama's statewide 48.5. Its households earn 31% above the Alabama median. Violent crime is 84% below the statewide rate. Homes are 36% above the typical Alabama home.
What cities are similar in size to Daphne?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Daphne's population of 29,453 are Bixby, OK (#138 overall), Anderson, SC (#1148 overall), Central, LA (#710 overall), Easton, PA (#317 overall), and Independence, KY (#204 overall). Daphne is #273.