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Daphne.
About
Life in Daphne
Jobs are concentrated in education, healthcare, and retail, with the Baldwin County school system as the region's largest employer; if you're seeking additional opportunities, Mobile is close enough for a 25-minute commute. Housing is accessible compared to many growing suburbs, with median home values around $320,000 and median rent at $1,388 monthly, though the market has appreciated notably in recent years. The community skews toward married families—about 51% of households—with solid school options including well-regarded public schools and several private alternatives.
Daphne at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
4.4%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+14.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.4% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Daphne: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Daphne, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (11.7%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Daphne
In Daphne, rent runs 38% above the AL average, and home values are 54% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,314
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $328,651 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Daphne
Unemployment in Daphne is 0.4 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Daphne Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.2 min avg
How Daphne residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Daphne, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
Regional airport · few flights335k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Daphne runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
57.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
839.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Daphne Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baldwin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baldwin County, which includes Daphne, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $320,000 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $250,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $234.5M |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Rip Current | $165,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Baldwin County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baldwin County, which includes Daphne, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Baldwin County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Daphne has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
69.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 5.35" |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 4.39" |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 5.02" |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 5.22" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.90" |
| Jun | 87°F | 70°F | 6.53" |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 7.62" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 6.97" |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 6.03" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.17" |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 4.48" |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 5.08" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Daphne
Daphne has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
Eastpointe Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Thomas Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Fairhope
USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Mobile
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Mobile
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Daphne
Daphne's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Daphne
United States Sports University
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 228 students · in-state tuition $14,840 · 20% graduate · median earnings $56,044 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Daphne
Daphne has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Daphne
Daphne Public Library
2607 U.S. Highway 98, Daphne
Cities Near Daphne
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Daphne FAQ
Is Daphne, Alabama affordable?⌄
Daphne's median rent is $1,388/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $87,250/year. Median home value is $323,400.
Is Daphne, Alabama safe?⌄
Daphne's violent crime rate was 57 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 840 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Daphne, Alabama?⌄
Daphne has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Daphne, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Daphne is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,388/month and median household income is $87,250/year. The median home value is $323,400. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Daphne, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Daphne is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from